About us
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.
Featured event
Writers Read Craft Book Club - The Murderbot Diaries: All Systems Red
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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March Novella: The Murderbot Diaries: All Systems Red. Published 2017 by Tor.com. 150 pages.
Craft Discussion Topics: Voice, unlikeable characters, world building, motivation reaction units (MRUs), and more.
Synopsis from Marthawells.com
A murderous android discovers itself in All Systems Red, a tense science fiction adventure by Martha Wells that blends HBO's Westworld with Iain M. Banks' Culture books. In a corporate-dominated spacefaring future, planetary missions must be approved and supplied by the Company. Exploratory teams are accompanied by Company-supplied security androids, for their own safety. But in a society where contracts are awarded to the lowest bidder, safety isn't a primary concern.
On a distant planet, a team of scientists are conducting surface tests, shadowed by their Company-supplied 'droid -- a self-aware SecUnit that has hacked its own governor module, and refers to itself (though never out loud) as "Murderbot." Scornful of humans, all it really wants is to be left alone long enough to figure out who it is. But when a neighboring mission goes dark, it's up to the scientists and their Murderbot to get to the truth.
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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!
Capacity: Held in collaboration with ASU's Authorpreneurship initiative, we can seat up to 50 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 is currently working on an adult horror novel. 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.
*** Produced in partnership by:
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.
ASU Authorpreneurship is where creativity meets business. An initiative within the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship & Innovation Institute at Arizona State University.
Upcoming events
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POP in and write - Wednesday evening
·OnlineOnlineOpen 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-ish: quiet (muted) writing time
- Last 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
PHX 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.11 attendeesPOP in and write - Wednesday evening
·OnlineOnlineOpen 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-ish: quiet (muted) writing time
- Last 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
PHX 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.8 attendeesPOP in and write - Wednesday evening
·OnlineOnlineOpen 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-ish: quiet (muted) writing time
- Last 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
PHX 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.5 attendeesPOP in and write - Wednesday evening
·OnlineOnlineOpen 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-ish: quiet (muted) writing time
- Last 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
PHX 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.2 attendees
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