Based in Central Colorado since 1995, Central Colorado (CC) Writers fosters writing and encourages publication through the sharing of resources critique sessions, and information. (more)
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WE Write: December 9th
The next WE Write session is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9th on Zoom. The exact time and the Zoom link will be posted no later than November.
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Our facilitators will be CCW President Linda Ditchkus and her trusty VP Cam Torrens. The theme is whatever crazy prompts those two come up with.
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​Bring paper and pen or laptop, a snack and a drink at your side while on Zoom.​​
CC Writers In the News
Cam Torrens's latest in his Tyler Zahn mystery/suspense series releases on Dec 18th. The book was recently named a finalist in two categories of the American Writing Awards--Mystery/Suspense and Thriller/Adventure. Cam expects the audio version to be available at the end of November!
Laurie Benson’s new book, Resilient Activism: Igniting Wild Hope in Uncertain Times, will be available everywhere starting 8/12/2025, and is currently available in stores throughout Buena Vista, Colorado.
2026 Youth Writing Contest
Central Colorado Writers is excited to announce the 2026 Youth Writing Contest! The theme of this year's contest is "Secret(s). The contest will officially start on Feb 2, 2026 and all submissions must be turned in by Mar 2, 2026. We will announce the winners at the beginning of April and the awards ceremony is scheduled for April 13, 2025. Please check our guidelines here for more information on rules and prizes. We will update this announcement as the contest nears!​
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Workshop Opportunities
Coming in January
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Andrew Moriarty: Self Publishing for Fun and Profit, or How I turned a Million Dollar Idea into $454 in Cash
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Keynote address presented by Spec Fiction Writers - free to CCW members.
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Date: January 9th
Time: 3:00 p.m. MT
Zoom link: Here
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Want to become an author? Amaze your friends? Be the first on your block to have an Amazon page?
Listen while Amazon self-published author of 15+ books with 10,000+ five-star reviews, Andrew Moriarty talks about his journey. Laugh at his tears as he shares the pitfalls and roadblocks he encountered along the way. Profit from his misery and make a plan for success.
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Andrew has been reading science fiction his whole life and always wondered about the stories he read. How did they pay the mortgage for that space ship? Why doesn’t it ever need to be refueled? What would happen if it broke, but the parts were backordered for weeks? Despairing of finding the answers to these questions, he decided to write a book about how space ships would function in the real world. Ships need fuel, fuel costs money, and the accountants run everything.
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Learn more about Andrew Moriarty and his books here.
WE Writes
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Join us for our free and open to the public WE Write (WW) Sessions!
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Our next WE Write" is on the 9th of December. See more information in the left column of this website or on the member calendar page!
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WW sessions are done on Zoom, in-person, and sometimes a hybrid version of both. Each session has time allotted at the start for general discussion, writing updates, and events.
Plan for a 15-minute "head start" for technical set-up before the start time.
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The opportunity to read your writing is encouraged with no critique! See our Event Calendar for dates, times. Zoom connection information is on the calendar and in the article in the left column. Be sure to RSVP!​
Contact Tom Dury to volunteer as a session facilitator! tdury3384@gmail.com
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Subscribe to CCW to stay current with our schedule of events!
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Writing Critique Sessions
Want feedback on your writing from other authors? Having trouble finding beta readers? Want to learn about writing craft by reviewing other authors’ work?
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Join the FREE CCW Critique Group – for CCW members only.
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This on-line group meets twice per month on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to about 8:00 (see the CCW calendar for dates). By Sunday prior to the meeting, post your submission (3,000 words maximum) to Google Docs. You have three days to review/provide written feedback on three submissions and, in return, you will receive three reviews on your work. At Wednesday’s on-line meeting, you will give/receive additional feedback.
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If you’re not a Google Docs user – NO WORRIES! Our facilitators will walk you through how to upload and download documents like a pro.
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If you want to find out more? Please contact Author and CCW Board Member, Linda Ditchkus. Contact Linda Ditchkus HERE! or call her at 720-985-8450.
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Join our email list to receive updates and notifications about upcoming writing sessions, workshops, twice monthly critique sessions, November NaNoWriMo mentoring, Members' new book releases, Salida Art Walk community event participation, links from our website to your published book(s).
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December Local Author Fair in Buena Vista
Register to attend the BV Library's 5th Annual Local Author Fair! If you are a published author living in Central Colorado, sign up for a table to sell and sign your books, meet readers, and hang out with fellow authors.
The Local Author Fair will be Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. at the McGinnis Gym in Buena Vista. It's free to participate. Please contact Sarah to register or receive more details: sgreenberg@buenavistalibrary.org
CC Writers Exchange Membership
CCW Members receive these extras
for only $20 in 2025...​
​> Workshop discounts​
> Monthly Critique sessions
> November NaNoWriMo Mentoring
​> WE Write sessions
​> Links to your website​​
​> End of year Book Exchange
> Members' year-end writing session
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I've heard enough, SIGN ME UP!
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Find out more on our Membership Page!
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Contact Membership Chair Melony Franchini with questions.
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