Author, Artist, and Podcaster
Learn more about the power of listening!
Mission: Scottsdale Society of Women Writers gives members access to events of interest, a format for exchanging ideas, an opportunity to network with other women writers/authors in camaraderie and support, and an alliance with professionals for writing, publishing, and marketing.
SPEAKER: Ruth A. Douthitt – Author/Artist/Podcaster
Bio: Ruth Douthitt is an award-winning author of suspense, contemporary, and fantasy fiction for all ages. She was a Finalist in the 2023 American Writing Awards, won First Place in YA at the 2022 Christian Indie Awards, and received the 2017 Moonbeam Children’s Books Award Bronze Medal for Best Book Series.
Ruth also hosts A Writer’s Day Podcast, a 2025 Selah Awards finalist, where she explores faith, creativity, and the craft of writing with bestselling authors.
Ruth currently works for Grand Canyon University and lives in Phoenix with her husband, Scott and their little dog.
Talk: The Power of Listening: Writing With Empathy and Awareness
As a writing teach, author Ruth Douthitt learned early on that the greatest stories begin not with words, but with listening. In this session, Ruth will discuss how deep, intentional listening-to others, to our characters, and to our own inner voice-can transform our writing and enrich our creative process. She’ll discuss how empathy and awareness fuelauthentic storytelling and help us connect more deeply with our readers. Come ready to listen, learn, and let silence speak inspiration into your work.
RSVP/Pricing for WED Nov 19, 2025. We will not accept PAYMENT at the door. Please pay $25 on PayPal or Venmo at www.brooksgoldmannpublishing.com DUE on the Sunday before the meeting! Thank you for your understanding.
You may also go directly to PayPal.com and use my business email info@brooksgoldmannpublishing.com or 480-250-5556.
VENUE since April: The meeting is at the CHOMPIE’S at 9301 E. Shea Blvd., at the corner of 92nd St. and Shea, Scottsdale. This is our NEW location for 2025.
GUESTS: If you have a GUEST, please text Patricia on 480-250-5556, or have your guest contact her directly. Guests may visit on two occasions, and then we ask them to join us as full-time members.
PRICING: Meeting cost is now $25.00: this covers the wonderful food and the spacious room. The menu will consist of sandwich and salad choices, fruit and/or veggie trays, a special dessert, and a variety of beverages. The food at this venue is fresh and good. I will be changing the menu each month to keep it interesting.
DUES: Dues are $50. For your membership, you will receive a copy of the directory, the quarterly newsletter, member support at all Scottsdale Society of Women Writers events, and other happenings with the group and the area’s writing community. Plus, a plethora of professional speakers appear throughout the year.
Contact Patricia L. Brooks, president/founder using her business email: info@brooksgoldmannpublishing.com for any questions. The membership form is available upon membership payment. You may scan, mail, or email to return.
CHECK-IN: Please check-in at the restaurant between 5:15 and 5:30 pm. This allows you to mingle, go through the buffet line and settle in for the meeting. Themeeting starts promptly at 6:00 pm AZ Time.Thank you.
Goals of the Group
Help members to stretch as writers and reach lofty personal goals.
Value all the professional women writers sharing their ability.
Honor all genres and all forms of professional writing.
Attend monthly meetings to move the group and its members forward.
Learn and share in the experiences of monthly professional speakers.
Grow the group to a membership of active and contributing women.
Encourage participation by members as mentors, and volunteers.
Support and challenge each other to always be writing.