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 April 1st – 15th 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 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.)
October 18th – (In person AGM) – Nathan Myers – AI for Writers
November 15th – (Zoom) – Tee O’Fallon: Writing Realistic Law Enforcement Characters
December 6th – Holiday Party
2026
January 17th – (In person) – Laurie Schnebly Campbell:- The Double D’s: Dynamic Description & Delicious Dialogue
February 21st – (Zoom) – Lisa Rabey: Telling Your Story: Creating Engaging Content For Your Website and Newsletter
March 21st – (in person) – Eden Robins: Life Coach Techniques for Writers
April 18th – (Zoom) – Melissa Bourban Ramirez – Pinterest Power for Authors
May 16th – TBA
June 20th – Summer Break
July 18th – Summer Break
August 15th – TBA
September 19th – TBA
October 17th – General Meeting TBA
November 21th – TBA
December 5th – Holiday Party TBA
VALLEY OF THE SUN WRITING CHALLENGE will take place the entire month of November 2025. Details will be announced in our monthly newsletters and chat loop, so make sure you’re signed up for both.
