Pikes Peak Writers

Pikes Peak Writers 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.

05/28/2026
Don’t forget to join us tonight (May 26th) for Drop-In Writing! Join us from 6–8 PM at Ivywild School, in the room next ...
05/26/2026

Don’t forget to join us tonight (May 26th) for Drop-In Writing! Join us from 6–8 PM at Ivywild School, in the room next to the Principal’s Office.
No pre-registration needed. Bring your laptop, notebook, etch-a-sketch, or whatever helps you write, and enjoy some writerly camaraderie with host Katherine Anderson!

To everyone who tried to come out to Pueblo Writers’ Night last night, thank you so much for your efforts! We’re sorry f...
05/25/2026

To everyone who tried to come out to Pueblo Writers’ Night last night, thank you so much for your efforts! We’re sorry for the inconvenience caused by the unexpected issues and resulting late cancelation and we hope you’ll give us another chance at the next Writers’ Night. 🤍✍️

If you weren’t at Writers’ Night last night… honestly, where were you? 👀✍️ Great conversations, new connections, book ta...
05/25/2026

If you weren’t at Writers’ Night last night… honestly, where were you? 👀✍️
Great conversations, new connections, book talk, and a room full of people who just get it. If you missed out on the vibes this time, don't worry! You'll have another chance next month on the last Sunday in June (the 28th)! 🖤📚
Who’s coming to the next one?

COMING UP THIS WEEK! Need writing time? Join Pikes Peak Writers for FREE Drop-In Writing on May 26 from 6–8 PM at Ivywil...
05/24/2026

COMING UP THIS WEEK!
Need writing time? Join Pikes Peak Writers for FREE Drop-In Writing on May 26 from 6–8 PM at Ivywild School, in the room next to the Principal’s Office.

No need to pre-register. Just bring your laptop, notebook, etch-a-sketch, or whatever helps you write, and enjoy some writerly camaraderie with host Katherine Anderson!

Don't forget to join us tonight! ✍️ Join Pikes Peak Writers for FREE Writers’ Night from 6:00pm–8:00pm. Come talk writin...
05/24/2026

Don't forget to join us tonight! ✍️ Join Pikes Peak Writers for FREE Writers’ Night from 6:00pm–8:00pm. Come talk writing, share ideas, celebrate wins, ask questions, and connect with fellow writers in Colorado Springs or Pueblo.
Writers of all levels are welcome. Bring your stories, your questions, and your writer friends!

We're starting in less than 10 minutes!
05/19/2026

We're starting in less than 10 minutes!

Join Pikes Peak Writers for Write Brain: Let Me Tell You: Exposition and Backstory with award-winning author Mario Acevedo for FREE by registering at pikespeakwriters.org
Learn when telling works better than showing, how backstory can build pacing and suspense, and how to use exposition with purpose in your writing.
May 19 | 6:00–7:00 PM | Live on Zoom
Register now!

Join us for Writers’ Night on May 24 from 6:00pm–8:00pm!Whether you want to talk query letters, agents, writing wins, pu...
05/19/2026

Join us for Writers’ Night on May 24 from 6:00pm–8:00pm!

Whether you want to talk query letters, agents, writing wins, publishing questions, or just connect with people who get it, this night is for you. Come share, laugh, learn, and meet your writing community.

Join us at either location:
Storybook Brewing in Colorado Springs
or
The Senate Bar & Grill in Pueblo

Join Pikes Peak Writers for Write Brain: Let Me Tell You: Exposition and Backstory with award-winning author Mario Aceve...
05/17/2026

Join Pikes Peak Writers for Write Brain: Let Me Tell You: Exposition and Backstory with award-winning author Mario Acevedo for FREE by registering at pikespeakwriters.org
Learn when telling works better than showing, how backstory can build pacing and suspense, and how to use exposition with purpose in your writing.
May 19 | 6:00–7:00 PM | Live on Zoom
Register now!

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

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