# Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference

- Dates: 16 October 2026 to 17 October 2026
- Location: Arizona State University Tempe Campus, Tempe, United States
- Organiser: and Trademark Accessibility Privacy Terms of Use Emergency
- Industry: EdTech

## About

Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference is a creative writing event focused on exploring risk and vulnerability in writing. It offers workshops, keynote speeches, and community support for writers. The conference is designed for emerging and established writers interested in deepening their craft.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://piper.asu.edu/conference)
- [Registration](https://specialevents.asu.edu/883873)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Stephen Graham Jones, keynote speaker

## Ticket pricing

USD 225

## Where to stay

- **Tempe Metro Apartments**: serviced apartment, 380 m from the venue
- **Hotel Tempest - Trademark Collection by Wyndham**: 980 m from the venue, 1375 East University Drive, Tempe, 85281
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/trademark/tempe-arizona/hotel-tempest-trademark-collection/overview)
  - Phone: +1-480-774-2500
- **Rodeway Inn Near AZ State University**: motel, 1.2 km from the venue
- **Lazy 8 Motel**: motel, 1.5 km from the venue
- **Moxy Phoenix Tempe**: 1.5 km from the venue, 1333 South Rural Road, Tempe, 85281
- **TownePlace Suites Tempe**: 1.6 km from the venue, 1929 East Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 85288
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/phxpe)
  - Phone: +1 520-536-8300
- **Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tempe**: 1.6 km from the venue, 1929 East Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 85288
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/phxfe)
  - Phone: +1 520-536-8100
- **Hilton Garden Inn**: 2.0 km from the venue, 86 South Rockford Drive, Tempe, 85281
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phxaagi-hilton-garden-inn-phoenix-tempe-asu-area/)
  - Phone: +1 480-968-2180

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