Founded in 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; and even casual monthly networking get-togethers to foster writer connections.
The Writers’ Forum is committed to fostering a rich and diverse writing community on Colorado’s Western Slope.
WCWF offers local writers:
- Relevant workshops and classes in all areas of writing.
- Networking events with local and regional writers and poets.
- An opportunity to study and improve your writing skills and techniques from beginner to advanced.
- Helpful tips on publishing, both traditional and electronic.
- Critique groups to polish your writing in fiction or poetry with the help of peers. Watch for newsletter announcements for dates.
- Opportunities to learn to facilitate writing in small groups and share your skills with the community.
- Our free monthly newsletter covering events, activities and information about writing on the Western Slope. Sign up at the bottom of every page.
WCWF programs & events:
- Writer’s Nights are back and live at The Art Center in Grand Junction – every first Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Attend a free workshop on writing. Previous topics have included character, plot, theme, electronic and self publishing, youth writing, writer’s self care, poetry, and getting over writer’s block.
- Working critique groups – watch your newsletter for updates.
- Slam Poetry – watch your newsletter for updates.
- See our events page for further information about WCWF activities.
- Other events are in the works as we all recover from the shutdown. Thanks for your patience!
