Center for Poets and Writers at OSU-Tulsa

Quraysh Ali Lansana's "Musicality of Language" workshop starts next week! Register today to if you're interested in improving your poetic dynamism!

If you want to see the legend in action, he'll be reading tonight at People's Poetry (Woodie Guthrie Center)alongside Nuova Wright, Zhenya Yevtushenko and Josh Shepard!

Registration link: https://secure.touchnet.com/C20271_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=4935

People's Poetry event page: https://woodyguthriecenter.org/event/peoples-poetry-sept2024/

Musicality of Language: Poetry Across Genres This 4-week workshop will be held on the following Wednesdays: September 11th, 18th, 25th, and October 2nd from 7:00pm - 9:00 pm in person at OSU-Tulsa.

Starting this week, Filmmaker-in-Residence Zach Litwack's short film "I'm Taking You Home" will air before the new Beetlejuice film at Tee P*e Drive-In! More details below.

A new short film by Zach Litwack, filmmaker-in-residence and director of OSU College of Professional Studies entertainment media courses, will premiere this week at Tee P*e Drive-In.

Find out when and how you can see "I'm Taking You Home" here: https://bit.ly/4e6jBIg

Ever wonder what its like to work on a film set? Learn how to work as a production assistant in this one-day workshop. Learn more and sign up at https://bit.ly/intro-to-film.

Have you ever said to yourself, "I'd like to work in the film industry, but I don't know where to start!"?

If so, look no further!

On Saturday, September 7th, Dylan Brodie and Stephen Hanan will share their experiences working on industry projects such as "Reservation Dogs," "Minari," and "Stillwater" in an intensive, 7-hour seminar. Learn how film sets operate and pick up valuable tips on how getting hired as a Production Assistant!

Register here:
https://secure.touchnet.com/C20271_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=4417

Gage Saylor's fiction workshop starts one week from today. If you've delayed registering for this workshop--which will help you create dynamic characters with unique voices--there's still time!

https://secure.touchnet.com/C20271_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=4937

Have you ever said to yourself, "I'd like to work in the film industry, but I don't know where to start!"?

If so, look no further!

On Saturday, September 7th, Dylan Brodie and Stephen Hanan will share their experiences working on industry projects such as "Reservation Dogs," "Minari," and "Stillwater" in an intensive, 7-hour seminar. Learn how film sets operate and pick up valuable tips on how getting hired as a Production Assistant!

Register here:
https://secure.touchnet.com/C20271_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=4417

Fall writing and film CPW workshops are open for registration! We're kicking off the season with "Fiction Writing: Character and Voice" led by Gage Saylor. This workshop caters to short story/fiction writers of all levels and starts on Wednesday, October 4th.

Registration page: https://secure.touchnet.com/C20271_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=4937

Check out Gage's work!
https://gristjournal.com/2024/05/circle-of-instruction/

Tickets for the Tulsa NightWriters Craft of Writing Conference (Oct. 19th & 20th) are now available! Whether you're searching for an agent to pitch your manuscript to, looking to pick up tips on writing for the screen, or simply need an escape into the literary world for the weekend, this conference has you covered!

Meet one of our speakers for this year's conference, Tyler Huffman.

Tyler is a multifaceted individual who spends his time between writing for film and television, acting for film and television, and operating cameras for some of the largest touring acts of yesteryear. Think the “Bygone Eras Tour.” He is known for his screenplay for the Crackle Original film “A Great North Christmas,” and his various characters on the Merit Street Media show Centuries Collide: American History. Tyler is also the author of five books including two poetry and three novels.

Get your tickets: https://tulsanightwriters.org/craft-of-writing-conference/

Are you interested in improving your writing? Interested in hearing writers read their work and talk about craft? Maybe you're even interested in presenting?! There are so many options at the 8th Annual Craft of Writing Conference!

Craft of Writing Conference - Tulsa NightWriters October 19th-20th, 2024 Sponsors Interested in being a sponsor? Download our sponsorship document. REGISTER TODAY! We are looking forward to this year’s Craft of Writing Conference and hope you will […]

Registration for the 2024 Fall Workshops is now live, with offerings for writers and filmmakers of all levels! Scholarships are available for all workshops, so don't let anything get in the way of developing your craft!

Center for Poets and Writers OSU-Tulsa Tell your stories. Start writing a novel. Try a new poetry genre. The Center for Poets and Writers at OSU-Tulsa has a noncredit workshop led by an award-winning creative professional to guide you to achieving any of these goals.

We're excited to offer the following workshops this Fall! Registration starts soon!

Looking for your next summer read? Check out Iháŋktȟuŋwaŋna Dakhóta citizen Mona Susan Powers' newest book "A Council of Dolls". This week she visits with Lindsey Smith and the Center for Poets and Writers at OSU-Tulsa Tulsa LitFest about her journey as an author, bringing healing through words. Tune in on your fav podcast platform!

This past weekend's workshop, The Art of Cinematic Lighting, was an enormous success! We couldn't have done it without the support of our wonderful instructors, Jake Basnett with The Photon Club and Joshua Morris with Good Name Co. Keep an eye out for upcoming film workshops this Fall!

Tomorrow is PACKED with so many opportunities to be creative and get inspired. ✨ Screenshot this for easy reference and get the full details at bit.ly/litfestevents.

Saturday, April 20:
🔹9 a.m. Bloom Yoga at Carson House
🔹10 a.m. Comics Workshop at Whitty Books
🔹10 a.m. Screenwriting Workshop with WATZS Productions at OSU-Tulsa
🔹10:30 a.m. Meditate to Create at Carson House
🔹11 a.m. Student Open Mic at Pursuit Films
🔹12 p.m. Embroidery Bar at Carson House
🔹2 p.m. An Afternoon with Terrance Hayes at Pursuit Films
🔹4 p.m. Indigobooks Market at VFW Post 577
🔹7 p.m. An Evening with Mona Susan Power at VFW Post 577
🔹8 p.m. New Spit Showcase at Living Arts of Tulsa
🔹8:30 p.m. Marx Cassity: Two Spirit Soul Songs at VFW Post 577
🔹9:30 p.m. Open Mic Night feat. a Tribute to N. Scott Momaday at VFW Post 577

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*UPDATE: Small Press Reading will now be held at Whitty Books!

Friday just got even better. See you tonight!

Friday, April 19:
🔹5:30 p.m. The State of the Horror Genre: Past, Current, Future with RJ Joseph at Whitty Books
🔹7 p.m. Small Press Reading with Belle Point Press & The Calliope Group at Whitty Books
🔹9 p.m. Greenwood Giddy Up with ASLUT Zine & Fulton Street Books at Fulton Street Books & Coffee

Full lineup + details at bit.ly/litfestevents.
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Center for Poets and Writers at OSU-Tulsa | Tri City Collective

Our Thursday night plans are showing off! Tulsa LitFest is finally here! bit.ly/litfestevents

Tulsa LitFest is finally here! See you tonight, Tulsa!

Thursday, April 18:
🔹5:30 p.m. Beth Hetland with Carl Antonowicz at Whitty Books
🔹7 p.m. Trivia Night: LitFest Edition! at Heirloom Rustic Ales
🔹9 p.m. LitFest Opening Night Mixer at 473

Full lineup + details at bit.ly/litfestevents.

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Center for Poets and Writers at OSU-Tulsa | Fulton Street Books & Coffee | Whitty Books | Tri City Collective

Students, it's your time to shine!

See you at LitFest!

Our LitFest student reading is back this year, this time hosted by our friends at Tulsa Review.

Come and learn all about publication opportunities with the journal and hear from some wonderful student writers. All students are welcome on the mic!

More info about Tulsa LitFest, including the full schedule, is at tulsalitfest.org

Almost time for LitFest!!!

Free Tulsa LitFest 2024 sets up four days of local creative excellence - Oklahoma State University The free Tulsa LitFest 2024 will bring local creatives together at venues across Tulsa on April 18-21. The festival features events including book and poetry readings, author talks and workshops, as well as open mic nights, trivia, musical performances and a local author and small press book fair pr...

Still a few spots available for those who would like to pop up at Indigibooks! More info below👇

We are looking forward to our first ever Indigibooks Fair with special guest, poet Sy Hoahwah!

We still have a few spots available for those authors or vendors who would like to table. If you would like to pop up at Indigibooks, complete the following form: https://bit.ly/Indigibooks

Tag your favorite local Indigenous author! More info about LitFest, including the full schedule, is at tulsalitfest.org

Center for Poets and Writers at OSU-Tulsa is happy to offer two new film workshops in May 2024:

The Art of Cinematic Lighting (May 4th and 5th)

https://secure.touchnet.com/C20271_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=4754

Introduction to Film Editing (May 11th and 12th)

https://secure.touchnet.com/C20271_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=4838

Follow the links for more details, including the registration portal.

Center for Poets and Writers at OSU-Tulsa is able to offer scholarships on a limited basis, so don't hesitate to apply.

https://secure.touchnet.com/C20271_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=106

Thanks to the generous support of the Cherokee Film Commission, scholarships are also available. For more details, go here:

https://www.facebook.com/cherokeefilmcommission

Just over two weeks until we LitFest!

We're excited to host author RJ Joseph as one of our headliners.

Joseph is a Stoker Award nominated, Texas-based writer/professor whose writing regularly focuses on the intersections of gender and race in the horror and romance genres and popular culture.

She has had works published in various venues, including the 2020 Halloween issue of Southwest Review and The Streaming of Hill House: Essays on the Haunting Netflix Series.
Whether you're a die-hard horror fan or just curious about the genre, this event is a must-attend!

For a full schedule and to register visit tulsalitfest.org

In just over a month, we LitFest! Check out the full schedule and registration now available at tulsalitfest.org

Our schedule for Tulsa LitFest 2024 is live, y'all!!!!

Check out the full roster of activities at tulsalitfest.org

Highlights include readings from Terrance Hayes, Mona Susan Power, Beth Hetland, and RJ Joseph, our first ever Indigibooks Market, several open mic opportunities, and a full-day screenwriting workshop at our OSU-Tulsa campus.

See ya in April!

Brought to you by Whitty Books, Fulton Street Books & Coffee, Tri City Collective, Center for Poets and Writers at OSU-Tulsa, and many supporters and collaborators from Tulsa's dynamic literary arts community.