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.
