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The Writers’ Forum is committed to fostering a rich and diverse writing community on Colorado’s Western Slope that invites participation from diverse cultures, customs, and life experiences. A 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in February 2010, the Western Colorado Writers’ Forum was created in response to the many writers on the Western Slope looking for opportunities to learn, read, publish, and teach. Our offerings over the intervening years have included two major conferences with national speakers and teachers; public readings on the street and on air; workshops for writers in all categories from poetry to journalism; community outreach; slam poetry contests; stage performance; open mic opportunities; a podcast offering in-depth interviews with local and regional guests; cohost on Lit Radio on KAFM Community Radio; and even casual monthly networking get-togethers to foster writer connections.

11/03/2026

Hello, Poets and Poetry Lovers!
THERE IS NO POETRY NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY FOR NOVEMBER. It is Veterans Day and the library is closed. December’s Poetry Night will be our annual snack luck! Come early and get to know your fellow poets. Bring a snack to share if you like, but it’s not mandatory – there’s always plenty. The challenge from October is to write a Golden Shovel. Our topic for December is Snow as a Metaphor. Everyone is welcome!

10/22/2026

Submission Opportunity: Flash pieces only. Paying Market. Read the guidelines!

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10/22/2026

Submission Opportunity: This publication is looking for specific, environment related topics, so read the guidelines carefully.

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Forever: Poets on PFAS, Plastic, and Persistent Pollution A call for poetry submissions In our everyday lives, we encounter many different kinds of toxic chemicals, from the mercury found in tuna to radon gas seeping into basements through cracks in foundations to benzene exposure from vehicle exhau...

10/21/2026

Join us!

🍷📝 The Pen and the Glass: Spoken Word Open Mic is THIS FRIDAY!

Join us from 4:30–6PM this Friday, October 23rd, for an evening of creativity, connection, and spoken word in collaboration with the Western Colorado Writers’ Forum! ✨

Whether you’re a seasoned writer, sharing your work for the first time, or simply love listening to others, everyone is welcome. From poetry and prose to slam and everything in between, if you wrote it, you can read it! ❤️

🎤 Sign-ups begin around 4:15 PM, with readings starting at 4:30 PM

🍷 No purchase required to attend, but w**e and charcuterie are available to enjoy!

Come share your words, celebrate local writers, and spend an evening with a community that loves to listen and be heard. We can’t wait to see you there!

10/19/2026

Submission Opportunity:

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10/19/2026

Submission Opportunity: This publication prints themed issues. Read the guidelines for details. Also, scroll down for opportunities to contribute to their blog.

Submission guidelines, editorial calendar, and more for the MockingOwl Roost, an art and literary magazine.

10/14/2026

Hello, Poets and Poetry Lovers!
October’s Poetry Night at the Library will be Wednesday, 14 October, 2026, from 6-7:45 PM. We meet in the Mesa Room at the Main Library in Grand Junction. For October we’re going to take a look at the Golden Shovel, because it came up in September. September’s topic was AI and the challenge was to write a poem of your own on any topic in any style. Then, ask Chat GPT to write a similar poem without giving it access to your poem. Bring both poems so we can compare. If you’re not feeling the challenge, that’s fine – bring something else to read or just come listen. Everyone is welcome!

10/08/2026

Beautiful Colorado!

Fall foliage reflection near Telluride, Colorado

10/07/2026

Tonight October 7 at the Lithic Bookstore & Gallery! Not to be missed. This will be a magical evening ☺️

Address

740 Gunnison Avenue, Ste 205
Grand Junction, CO
81501

Website

http://westerncoloradowriters.org/

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