Upcoming AZ writer events.

Whether you need an accountability group, want to be savvier about the business of authorship, or are looking for a fun in-person event to meet other writers, we’ve got you covered.

To try and help Arizona writers see a wide range of events happening in the Valley, we list POP events and also select other events. Please verify dates, times, and costs directly with any external group listed on this events calendar.

Events that have a cost include a $ before the title of the event.

*POP is not responsible for changes to the days and times of events.

$ Phoenix Fan Fusion
Jun
6
to Jun 8

$ Phoenix Fan Fusion

Discover your inner geek. Hosted by Phoenix Fan Fusion, this is a local, fan and geek driven, large scale, multi-genre, pop-culture convention... with the silly, quirky name.

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Networking for Creative Writers
Feb
27

Networking for Creative Writers

Prefer to talk to the voices in your head rather than network?
Totally fair, author. We.hear.you. But networking may be the key to unlocking your writing dreams. Join this workshop, developed by romance writer Megan Crawford, filled with tips to make author networking less scary, more manageable, and (dare we say) fun?

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2025 Anthology Workshop Series - Aim High!
Nov
12

2025 Anthology Workshop Series - Aim High!

We’re looking for your best writing, but what does that mean? We’ll tell you! Join for an exercise in ‘stunning sentences,’ discussion of ‘what makes a strong submission,’ and an overview of literary awards on our radar. Part of POP’s 2025 Anthology Workshop Series.

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