Meetings and Events
We feature several write-ins throughout the week, general meetings once a month, writers retreats, an online auction, and an annual writing challenge.
Annual Online Auction
2024 Annual Online Auction October 1st to October 15th.
Click here to email us on the fantastic items being offered.
Weekly Write-Ins
Finding it hard to set aside time to write? Let’s do this together! We meet via Zoom three or more times a week for writing sprints.
We usually chat for five minutes then typically write for 45-60 minutes. We have as many of these sprinting sessions as those participating want. Our structure is loose, and there’s no pressure. Brainstorming, sharing industry news, etc. is always welcome.
For more information, including dates and times, contact us.
2024 General Meeting Dates and Speakers
—Chapter meetings are on Saturdays from Noon-2:30 pm unless otherwise stated. Non-member Guest fees are $10 for in-person meetings (guests can attend one meeting for free) and Zoom meetings are free for all of 2024. Link to the Zoom meeting is in our monthly newsletter.
In-person meetings at the Embassy Suites require a $22 prepayment for your choice of lunch.
Email us for more information on how to attend a meeting and be added to our newsletter. (See Contact Us page.)
June 15—Zoom—Carol Waltz/Bella Media Management—Websites—Important elements of a good website and more.
July 17—Summer Break
August 17—in person—Martin Ries—How to Steal Like an Artist: Unlocking the Creative Process
September 21—Zoom—Michelle Grajkoski from Three Seas Literary Agency—How an Agent Can Help Authors Navigate Their Careers in Today’s Changing Publishing Industry
October 19—in person—Annual General Meeting—Nicolette Lemmon—5 Keys to Your Author Brand & Book Marketing Success (plus networking post meeting)
November 16—Zoom—Lynne Pearson— Self Edit Your Story
December 7—In person—Holiday Party
2025
January 18 – (in person) – Jennifer Ashley – Being Hybrid: Pros and Cons of Having a Foot in Both Camps
February 15 – (Zoom) – Debbie Santos Goncalves of DSG Editing – Show Don’t Tell
VALLEY OF THE SUN WRITING CHALLENGE will take place the entire month of October 2025. All RWA chapter members are eligible to participate, and there will be prizes for the top three individuals who write the most words. Details will be announced in our monthly newsletters and chat loop, so make sure you’re signed up for both.
