Pikes Peak Writers

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Pikes Peak Writers (a 501(c)(3) organization) is committed to helping writers grow and thrive. writers conferences by Writers Digest Magazine.

Pikes Peak Writers began in 1993 as “The Pikes Peak Writers Conference,” founded by author Jimmie Butler. The inaugural conference centered on “Useful Tips for Writing Commercial Fiction,” and enjoyed sponsorship by the Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District and The Kennedy Center Imagination Celebration. After several years of successful conferences, the core group of volunteers formed Pikes Peak Writers, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality education for writers
year-round. The conference is now in its 21st year and has achieved top ten ranking among U.S. Non-conference events have blossomed to more than 44 free and low-cost events, including monthly Write Brain sessions, periodic writing workshops, and a host of other fun and educational meetings and events. Membership in PPW is over 2,000 and growing, and it’s FREE to join! The organization is piloted by President, Deb Courtney, governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, and maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers. No Self-promotion is allowed on this page.

10/13/2026

October is full of opportunities to connect, learn, and write with us!
* October 20 | 6–7:15 PM | Online
Write Brain: Finding Your Voice with Bowen Gillings
Register on our website to receive the Zoom link.
* October 25 | 6–7:45 PM | Storybook Brewing, Colorado Springs
Writers’ Night with Elle Rubino
* October 27 | 6–8 PM | Ivywild School
Drop-In Writing with Katherine Anderson
Please note: There will be no Write Drunk, Edit Sober in October as the event is on temporary hiatus.
Do you have a workshop or idea you’d like to share with the PPW community? Email [email protected].
Learn more about PPW and upcoming events at pikespeakwriters.org.

10/09/2026

We have an offer you can’t refuse…
Save the date for the Pikes Peak Writers Conference happening April 23–25, 2027! Registration opens November 1, so get ready for a weekend of writing, learning, and inspiration.
🔗 Conference.PikesPeakWriters.org

10/08/2026

Everyone needs a cozy read when it starts to get chilly! 🍂📚
The PPW Anthology Collection brings together some of the best writing from the Pikes Peak Writers community! Add one (or even better, add all four!) of the anthologies to your fall reading list today.
Get more information & buy your copies here:
https://pikespeakwriters.org/anthology/

10/07/2026

Are YOU ready for the holidays? Books make amazing gifts and Pikes Peak Writers will be holding their Winter Bash and Book Signing December 19th, 2:00pm-5:00pm.We are at the PPLD East Library this year! This offer is just one of the exclusive perks of being a Friends of Pikes Peak Writers paid member. You get in FREE and there is no table fee!

Not a member? No worries! Join PPW today and then follow the instructions for members below:

Contact our NCE Director to reserve your table. Tables will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis to Friends of Pikes Peak member authors that will be in good standing as of the date of the event so make sure your membership is up-to-date!

*Authors are responsible for their own sales and payment collection.

If you're local to the Pikes Peak/front range area and not ready to become a FoPPW member yet, please join us in celebrating PPW members and volunteers (attendee registration information coming soon).

But wait! There's More!

Book Exchange!
Please bring a book wrapped in brown paper (like grocery bags) with the genre and a short description (think "blind date with a book")

Snack Exchange!
Bring a batch of your favorite snack to share! Snacks for those with diet restrictions are encouraged.

Book Karaoke!
We'll choose a random attendee to read a random page of a PPW anthology or a signing author's book. Best reader wins a prize!

Prizes!
Book Karaoke Best Reading
Drawings for VIP perks at Pikes Peak Writers Conference!

Come celebrate local authors and meet up with your writerly friends!

10/02/2026

Address

3121 N El Paso St Ste A
Colorado Springs, CO
80907

Website

https://pikespeakwriters.org/

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