Join Us as We Celebrate 100 Years of the Phoenix Writer's Club
We have a lot going on for our 100th birthday. Below you will find posts for local news articles, pictures from celebratory events, information about our history, and much more.
PWC’s 100 Years Celebrated in Arcadia News
We are honored to have The Arcadia News celebrate the centennial of the PWC. The article shares how the Phoenix Writers Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary, honoring its 1926 origins when female journalists founded the group after being barred from male-only press clubs. Today, the inclusive organization continues its “writers helping writers” mission through workshops and community events, supporting Arizona authors of all experience levels and genres.
PWC Represents at Sunday Off Central Midtown Block Party
Phoenix Writers Club Members D’Anne Pientka, June Powers, Deborah Partington attended the “Sunday off Central” Midtown Block Party on Sunday,
PWC Board, February 2026
PWC board members at the February 2026 meeting. From left to right: beth Johnson (Secretary), Ilsa Manning (Social Media), Navissa Kaiser (Treasurer), Cindi Reiss (President/Membership Chair), D’Anne Pientka (Newsletter/Critique Group). Not pictured were Jeff Callan (Historian) and Eric Miller (Website).
Centennial Celebration Kicks off with 2025 Blue Guitar Festival
PWC members Deborah Partington, Cindi Reiss, beth Johnson, and Navissa Kaiser joined others at the Blue Guitar Festival on November