Each Fall, MTSU Write celebrates its mission by hosting the Creative Writing Conference on the MTSU campus. The Conference brings together students, mentors, alumni, and members of the community for learning, networking, and recognizing program graduates.
The 2026 conference theme is Imagination and will feature classes and presentations that will invite you to write both toward hope. This year’s conference will take place Friday, November 6 (virtual) and Saturday, November 7 (on MTSU’s campus).
Keynote Speaker: Cameron Mitchell
Conference Schedule
Noon-1:00pm (CT): Readings from MTSU Write Community
1:00pm-3:00pm (CT): For our afternoon virtual programming, you will be able to choose from among the three following sessions:
OPTION 1 – TBD
OPTION 2 – TBD
Friday, November 7 Kick-off Gathering & Reading
Please join us for a kick-off reading! This reading, cosponsored by Poetry in the Boro, will feature work by some of our conference presenters. More information and location details coming soon!
8:30am-9:00am: Registration, & Welcome from MTSU Write Director Mary Leoson
Session 1 Options: 9:00am-10:30am
OPTION 1 – TBD
OPTION 2 – TBD
OPTION 3 -TBD
Session 2: 10:45am-12:15pm
OPTION 1 – TBD
OPTION 2 – TBD
OPTION 3 – TBD
12:15-2:30pm: Lunch & Keynote Address
We will have lunch in ACB 106, followed by readings from MTSU Write mentees who have earned their certificates and a keynote address from the keynote speaker. There will be time to buy books (and get them signed) after the keynote!
Session 3: 2:30pm-4:00pm
OPTION 1 – TBD
OPTION 2 – TBD
OPTION 3 – Haiku Group Meetup: This is for existing members of the Haiku Group and also for those who are curious about Haiku!
