Join us as we celebrate 100 years of writers helping writers
There hasn’t been a better time to be a member of the Phoenix Writers Club as we celebrate our centennial. Keep your eye out for special events, keep up with our celebrations, and take a look back at our history.
Upcoming Events
01/16/2027
PWC January 2027 Meeting
North Mountain Visitor Center
The club’s monthly meeting from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm will feature the return of guest Maria Crimi Speth to talk to us about the legal implications of AI.
12/19/2026
PWC Holiday Meeting
North Mountain Visitor Center
Another year has come and gone, but this one was special as we celebrate the club’s 100th year. Join us for food, festivities, and some reading of our members’ writing at our annual holiday party.
11/12/2026
PWC Centennial Party
North Mountain Visitor Center
Join us as we lift a glass to those who came before and celebrate 100 years of Phoenix Writers Club. Lots of fun planned.
11/8/2026 | 11-3
Blue Guitar Festival
Desert Ridge Marketplace
Join us at the annual Blue Guitar Festival as we partner with AZ Consortium for the Arts for a creative, fun day! This takes place at Desert Ridge Marketplace.
- 11:00 – AZ Classical Kids
- 12:00 – Readers from Blue Guitar Magazine
- 1:00 – Phoenix Writer’s Club Readers (Contest winners and recent publications from Desert Willow Substack). Bobbie Bennett will present a ‘teaser’ of her one-woman show!
Bring your outdoor chairs, invite your family and friends, support your fellow writers, and enjoy a lovely, creative day in our invigorating fall weather!
Past Events This Year
10/17/2026
PWC October 2026 Meeting
North Mountain Visitor Center
The club’s monthly meeting from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm will feature a look back at PWC’s 100 years of history.
9/19/2026
PWC September 2026 Meeting
North Mountain Visitor Center
The club’s monthly meeting from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm will feature guest Maria Crimi Speth will talk to us about intellectual protection law and how to make sure your writing is owned by you.
July & August
Summer Break
No monthly meetings as we take a break during the worst of the summer heat and escape to cooler climes to write.
6/20/2026
PWC June 2026 Meeting
Devonshire Senior Center
The club’s monthly meeting from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm will feature guest Kolby Granville’s discussion on the inside track for submitting to literary magazines, including Substack.
5/16/2026
PWC May 2026 Meeting
Devonshire Senior Center
The club’s monthly meeting from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm will feature member Eric Miller’s talk on Artificial Intelligence and what writers need to know.
4/18/2026
PWC April 2026 Meeting
Devonshire Senior Center
The club’s monthly meeting from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm will feature member Penny Orloff’s Workshop on writing dialog.
3/21/2026
PWC March 2026 Meeting
Devonshire Senior Center
The club’s monthly meeting from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm will feature the winners of the PWC Centennial Year Founders Contest and more about our club’s history
2/21/2026
PWC February 2026 Meeting
Devonshire Senior Center
The club’s monthly meeting from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm will feature Pulliam Prize-winning journalist and author Robrt Pela.
1/1/2026 – 2/1/2026
2026 Writing Contest
Submission Period
Submit your essay or poem for the PWC Centennial Year Founders Contest: Pioneering Spirit. Visit the Guidelines page to learn more.
1/17/2026
PWC January 2026 Meeting
Devonshire Senior Center
The club’s monthly meeting from 10:00 am -12:00 pm will feature costumer/actress/puppeteer/playwright/teacher Connie Galeener, sharing how to read your pieces to an audience.
