Blue Guitar Magazine Shines Their Community Spotlight on the Phoenix Writers Club’s 100 Years
Cooperation between the Blue Guitar Magazine and Phoenix Writers Club continues with their recent article about obout our centenary. The article shares the club’s history, who can join, our mission, and how we are celebrating our 100th birthday. The article also includes club president Cindi Reiss’s poem, “Phoenix Writers Club.”
Read the article in the Spring Issue of Blue Guitar Magazine, on Page 51
Or view a PDF version of the article here.
Summary:
Centennial Celebration: The Phoenix Writers Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a century of supporting the local literary community.
Historical Roots: Founded in 1926 by women journalists who were barred from the all-male press club, the group was led by first president and state legislator Gertrude Bryan Leeper.
Inclusivity Evolution: Originally a women-only organization, the club broke barriers in the 1990s by opening membership to men.
Community Mission: Operating under the motto “Writers Helping Writers,” the club welcomes authors of all genres and skill levels, from beginners to multi-published authors.
Educational Programming: Members pay $40 annually to attend monthly meetings in central Phoenix, which feature guest speakers on topics regarding writing and publishing.
2026 Anniversary Events: The centennial is being honored through the “Pioneering Spirit” contest and a major November celebration featuring historical skits, costumes, and a keynote speaker.
