Arizona Authors' Association is a Non-profit 501c3 organization, that has adopted as its mission:

To foster literary achievement, advance the art of writing and

serve the writers, authors, editors, publishers and allied professionals of Arizona and the nation.

Arizona Authors' Association places a value on ensuring:

1. Literature for its power to enrich the lives of individuals and communities;

2 Annual international literary contest featuring unpublished and published work;

3. Cultivation of literary audiences, both adult and youth;

4. Educational programs, workshops, conferences, reading series, critique groups; and,

5. Annual literary magazine celebrating writing excellence across the nation.

Arizona Authors' Association's primary goal is:

To support and assist the literary community in creating its best body of work

while connecting with the widest audience.