What we’re about
Writing can feel like a solitary sport, can't it?
Often it's just you and the voices in your head.
Until now.
Phoenix Oasis Press is here to help you as you walk the brave path of bringing your words and vision to life.
We aim to be an oasis of inspiration and support for Arizona's aspiring, established, and 'I'm-not-really-a-writer' writers.
We create and host low and no-cost resources to help Arizona writers generate work, build skills, share their stories, and connect with the vibrant writing community across the Valley.
Craft, creativity, connection, growth, and support.
We're so glad you've found us.
This in-person book club + writer's craft talk series is ideal for authors of all skill levels who want to read a work of fiction and then discuss it in terms of writing craft elements -- all in a comfortable group setting guided by author Eric Boyd!
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October Book: The Haunting of Hill House. Published 1959 by Penguin Classics | The Viking Press. 288 pages. Supernatural thriller. ISBN: 9780143122357
Craft Discussion Topics: Interiority, building tension, motifs, and prose style. Catch the discussion guide created by our host, here!
Synopsis courtesy NationalBook.org
The classic supernatural thriller is by an author who helped define the genre. First published in 1959, Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House has been hailed as a perfect work of unnerving terror. It is the story of four seekers who arrive at a notoriously unfriendly pile called Hill House: Dr. Montague, an occult scholar looking for solid evidence of a “haunting;’ Theodora, his lighthearted assistant; Eleanor, a friendless, fragile young woman well acquainted with poltergeists; and Luke, the future heir of Hill House. At first, their stay seems destined to be merely a spooky encounter with inexplicable phenomena. But Hill House is gathering its powers—and soon it will choose one of them to make its own.
Pro-tip: While awesome, the Netflix series is FAR different than the original 1959 Gothic horror book. Enjoy both!
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Plan to Bring:
- Your copy of the book
- A notebook and something to write with
- Your enthusiasm to learn new things!
**Please also support the coffee shop we'll be meeting at. We're huge fans of local business, and every coffee and cookie purchased helps them thrive.
Capacity: Our venue holds a maximum of 25 people. You need to be on the RSVP list to be allowed into the free session :)
Host: Eric Boyd
Eric loves to geek out over writing craft, story ideas, and the last book he read. A lawyer and dad to two teenagers, he writes middle grade horror and currently has a novel on submission with his agent. Eric has led events and workshops for SCBWI, Shut Up & Write, and the Ubergroup, and he brings that same energy and curiosity to POP’s “Writers Read” program.
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PHX Oasis Press offers low and no-cost resources to help Arizona authors generate work, build skills, share their stories, and connect with the vibrant writing community. Visit us to learn more about our programs, upcoming anthology, and workshops.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- POP in and write - Wednesday eveningLink visible for attendees
Open secret #1: Most writers are procrastinators.
Open secret #2: Thinking about writing doesn't put words on your page.Ready to hold yourself accountable to meeting your weekly writing goals and moving your work forward? We've got you covered. Join this virtual session to free write alongside others.
What to expect at a POP in & write virtual accountability session:
- Hosted by POP
- First 10 minutes: people join and get settled
- Next hour: quiet (muted) writing time
- Last 20 minutes: writing chat (optional, and you are never asked to share what you wrote)
How to join the virtual session:
- Register on Meetup so you have it on your calendar.
- You must be registered for the event to be allowed into the Zoom space
- On the day/time of the session go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9287500314?omn=88623046279 and enter the password Curiosity
Pro-tip, because this group is all about accountability, please be on time! If you join late, please mute yourself, say hi in the chat, and jump into your writing :) We do not let anyone into the Zoom space who arrives more than 20 minutes late.
*PS: We don't track your goals for you, or help you set them. Everyone's writing journey is highly personal. This group is meant to help you set aside dedicated writing time.
If you have questions, leave a comment below!
POP's Safer Spaces Policy
Phoenix Oasis Press strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all writers, volunteers, community partners, and guests. We ask everyone attending a POP event (in-person and virtual) to read and follow these guidelines that focus on open communication and respectful discourse. - POP in and write - Wednesday eveningLink visible for attendees
Open secret #1: Most writers are procrastinators.
Open secret #2: Thinking about writing doesn't put words on your page.Ready to hold yourself accountable to meeting your weekly writing goals and moving your work forward? We've got you covered. Join this virtual session to free write alongside others.
What to expect at a POP in & write virtual accountability session:
- Hosted by POP
- First 10 minutes: people join and get settled
- Next hour: quiet (muted) writing time
- Last 20 minutes: writing chat (optional, and you are never asked to share what you wrote)
How to join the virtual session:
- Register on Meetup so you have it on your calendar.
- You must be registered for the event to be allowed into the Zoom space
- On the day/time of the session go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9287500314?omn=88623046279 and enter the password Curiosity
Pro-tip, because this group is all about accountability, please be on time! If you join late, please mute yourself, say hi in the chat, and jump into your writing :) We do not let anyone into the Zoom space who arrives more than 20 minutes late.
*PS: We don't track your goals for you, or help you set them. Everyone's writing journey is highly personal. This group is meant to help you set aside dedicated writing time.
If you have questions, leave a comment below!
POP's Safer Spaces Policy
Phoenix Oasis Press strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all writers, volunteers, community partners, and guests. We ask everyone attending a POP event (in-person and virtual) to read and follow these guidelines that focus on open communication and respectful discourse. - POP in and write - Wednesday eveningLink visible for attendees
Open secret #1: Most writers are procrastinators.
Open secret #2: Thinking about writing doesn't put words on your page.Ready to hold yourself accountable to meeting your weekly writing goals and moving your work forward? We've got you covered. Join this virtual session to free write alongside others.
What to expect at a POP in & write virtual accountability session:
- Hosted by POP
- First 10 minutes: people join and get settled
- Next hour: quiet (muted) writing time
- Last 20 minutes: writing chat (optional, and you are never asked to share what you wrote)
How to join the virtual session:
- Register on Meetup so you have it on your calendar.
- You must be registered for the event to be allowed into the Zoom space
- On the day/time of the session go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9287500314?omn=88623046279 and enter the password Curiosity
Pro-tip, because this group is all about accountability, please be on time! If you join late, please mute yourself, say hi in the chat, and jump into your writing :) We do not let anyone into the Zoom space who arrives more than 20 minutes late.
*PS: We don't track your goals for you, or help you set them. Everyone's writing journey is highly personal. This group is meant to help you set aside dedicated writing time.
If you have questions, leave a comment below!
POP's Safer Spaces Policy
Phoenix Oasis Press strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all writers, volunteers, community partners, and guests. We ask everyone attending a POP event (in-person and virtual) to read and follow these guidelines that focus on open communication and respectful discourse. - POP in and write - Wednesday eveningLink visible for attendees
Open secret #1: Most writers are procrastinators.
Open secret #2: Thinking about writing doesn't put words on your page.Ready to hold yourself accountable to meeting your weekly writing goals and moving your work forward? We've got you covered. Join this virtual session to free write alongside others.
What to expect at a POP in & write virtual accountability session:
- Hosted by POP
- First 10 minutes: people join and get settled
- Next hour: quiet (muted) writing time
- Last 20 minutes: writing chat (optional, and you are never asked to share what you wrote)
How to join the virtual session:
- Register on Meetup so you have it on your calendar.
- You must be registered for the event to be allowed into the Zoom space
- On the day/time of the session go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9287500314?omn=88623046279 and enter the password Curiosity
Pro-tip, because this group is all about accountability, please be on time! If you join late, please mute yourself, say hi in the chat, and jump into your writing :) We do not let anyone into the Zoom space who arrives more than 20 minutes late.
*PS: We don't track your goals for you, or help you set them. Everyone's writing journey is highly personal. This group is meant to help you set aside dedicated writing time.
If you have questions, leave a comment below!
POP's Safer Spaces Policy
Phoenix Oasis Press strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all writers, volunteers, community partners, and guests. We ask everyone attending a POP event (in-person and virtual) to read and follow these guidelines that focus on open communication and respectful discourse.
