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.
Bi-Annual Online Auction
Our auction is running from April 1st – 15th, 2026. Check out the great items available to bid on for both readers and writers at: https://www.32auctions.com/VOS2026
You’ll find premade book covers, editing services, agent pitch and zoom meeting, author gift baskets, gift card bundles, and much, much more. Don’t delay and head over now.
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.
2026 and 2027 General Meeting Dates and Speakers
Chapter meetings are on Saturdays from Noon-2:30 pm (Phoenix time). Non-member guest fees are $10 for in-person meetings (guests can attend one meeting for free) and Zoom meetings are free for all. Link to the Zoom meeting is in our monthly newsletter.
In-person meetings are currently held at Mimi’s Café (Desert Ridge), 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, in their private party room. Lunch is pay on your own (separate checks). There is no rental cost to the chapter for the room. In exchange, the restaurant does require everyone in attendance place an order (no price minimum – just a side or salad is fine) and include at least an 18% gratuity for the server.
Email us for more information on how to attend a meeting and be added to our newsletter. (See Contact Us page.)
2026
April 18th – (Zoom) – Melissa Bourban Ramirez – Pinterest Power for Authors
May 16th – (in person) – Ruth Douthitt – The Art of Cover Design
June 20th – (Zoom) – Maite Dalila – Brand Like a Bestseller
July 18th – Summer Break
August 15th – Summer Break
September 19th – (Zoom) – Sara Turnquist – Formatting Your Book With Atticus and Vellum
October 17th – (in person General Meeting) – Jaycee Delorenzo – Amazon A+ Content
November 21st – (in person) 1-Day Workshop at a Phoenix area location – details to follow
December 5th – Holiday Party TBA
2027
January 16th – (in person) – Jennifer Windrow – Your First 500 Words and What They Should Do
VALLEY OF THE SUN WRITING CHALLENGE will take place the entire month of November 2026. Details will be announced in our monthly newsletters and chat loop, so make sure you’re signed up for both.
