39th Annual Casper College and ARTCORE Literary Conference

Name: 39th Annual Casper College and ARTCORE Literary Conference
Start: 2025-09-17T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-09-19T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library

Schedule

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am to Fri, 19 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library | Casper, WY

What does it take to bring a writing project to life? The 2025 Literary Conference, themed Passion and Persistence, explores the determination and hard work behind successful writing—from first spark to publication. Featured authors will share their long-term creative journeys, including David Wright Faladé’s 17-year process for completing The New Internationals, and Kai Carlson‑Wee’s persistence in pursuing poetry while riding the railroads. The conference also highlights children’s literature through author Casey Rislov’s path to publishing eight award-winning books.
For all the details, please visit
https://www.caspercollege.edu/events/literary-conference/
Who Will Be There
David Wright Faladé – Author of Black Cloud Rising and The New Internationals
Kai Carlson‑Wee – Poet (RAIL) and former Wallace Stegner Fellow
Casey Rislov – Children’s book author with an award‑winning catalog
Schedule Highlights
All workshops take place in Goodstein Library classrooms (LI 215) unless noted otherwise.
Wednesday, September 17
10:00–11:00 AM – Casey Rislov: "Children’s Picture Book Writing – Once upon a time there was an adventure…!"
10:00–11:00 AM – "Slice of Life: Writing Narrative Poetry" workshop (open to all experience levels)
2:00–3:00 PM – David Wright Faladé, with student moderator Eddie Siebert, discusses The New Internationals—free copies available, sign-up required
Thursday, September 18
9:30–10:45 AM – David Wright Faladé: "How to Sell Your Work"—navigating the submission process and sustaining persistence
11:00 AM–12:15 PM – Kai Carlson‑Wee: "The Journey Within: Travel and Transformation"—writing inspired by travel and its impact on personal growth
6:00–7:00 PM – Book club meeting at Scarlow’s with Kai Carlson‑Wee, student‑moderated by Tiana Stover; free copies of RAIL are available (sign-up required)
caspercollege.edu
Student‑moderated book clubs in town—limited to the first ten sign‑ups. Participants will receive a free copy of Rail or The New Internationals.
Free and open to the public, but some sessions require advance registration or sign‑up.
A great opportunity for students, community members, and aspiring writers to gain insight into the creative process, ask questions, and connect with authors.
For details on workshops or book clubs, reach out to:
Hanz Olson – [email protected] • 307‑268‑2549
David Zoby – [email protected]
Invite friends, bring your curiosity, and join us for a weekend of thoughtful conversation, creative inspiration, and literary camaraderie.