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
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.
12/20/2025
Holiday Celebration & Salon
Devonshire Senior Center
Join us on Saturday, December 20th, for our annual salon and party as we celebrate our members and their many talents. We will meet from 10-12:30 as members share their writings and talents, a smorgasbord of food, and a free raffle for all.
12/20/2025
PWC December 2025 Meeting
Devonshire Senior Center
Our annual salon and holiday party willl be from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
11/02/2025
Blue Guitar Festival
Desert Ridge Marketplace
PWC is delighted to partner with the Arizona Consortium for the Arts and Blue Guitar Magazine for this annual
festival. This will be an opportunity to share our writing with fellow writers and family and friends.
11/15/2025
PWC November 2025 Meeting
Devonshire Senior Center
The club’s monthly meeting from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm will feature writer/actress/documentary/filmmaker Penny Peyser as our guest speaker, who will share her self-publishing journey.