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
12/19/2026
PWC Holiday Meeting
TBD
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.
Save the date! More details to come.
11/12/2026
PWC Centennial Party
TBD
Join us as we lift a glass to those who came before and celebrate 100 years of Phoenix Writers Club. Lots of fun planned. Stay tuned for details.
11/8/2026
Blue Guitar Festival
Desert Ridge Marketplace
Instead of our monthly meeting, we are gathering at the Blue Guitar Festival again this year. More information to come.
10/17/2026
PWC October 2026 Meeting
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
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.
Past Events This Year
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.