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
Our annual online auction has been moved to the spring of 2026. Stay tuned for more details.
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.
2025 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 2025. Link to the Zoom meeting is in our monthly newsletter.
In-person meetings at the Embassy Suites require a $25 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.)
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
March 15th – (In person) – Get Up Close and Personal with Mobile Crime Scene Unit – Officers Robyn Travisano and Rebecca Winger
April 19th – (Zoom) – Erin Brown – Make Your Book a Page-Turner: How to Ramp Up Conflict and Create Raving-Fan Readers – 1.5 hour program
May 17th – (In person) – TBA
June 21st – Retreat – TBA
July 12th – (Zoom) – Ellis Flynn – Marketing Your Books with Key Phrases
August 16th – (In person) – TBA
September 20th – (Zoom) – Eva Fox Mate – Crafting Character Depth: Creating Emotional Wounds in Fiction
October 18th – (In person AGM) – Nathan Myers – AI for Writers
November 15th – (Zoom) – TBA
December 6th – Holiday Party
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.
