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
Bonnie Moore has a new mystery that was published on May 6, 2025, called Buried Bones. The Kirkus Review of this cozy mystery states:
"...the plot is impressively intricate and unfolds in a manner brimming with suspense. This is an exceedingly intelligent murder mystery, dramatically enthralling and thoroughly entertaining. An immersive tale of murder and betrayal."
Elaine Wolff's Up to Her Neck, a mystery set at a hot springs in Central Colorado, made the Judge's Top Picks for the Killer Nashville Claymore Award this year.
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.
Salida Art Walk
Upcoming Workshops
Check out the events calendar page for Zoom/contact details for upcoming classes.
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​​​​​​​​​​​Free November Zoom Session with Claire L. Fishback
Plan for Anything: Write Anyway, No Matter What Life Throws Your Way
Date: Wednesday, November 12th
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Mountain time)
Zoom link​
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Award-winning author and certified book coach Claire L. Fishback shares her Plan for Anything tools: practical, compassionate strategies that help you stay connected to your story without guilt or burnout.
Through the tools of Resilience, Perseverance, and Consistency, you’ll discover how to:
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Bounce back no matter what setbacks or pauses you’ve faced.
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Keep showing up, even when doubt or life’s curveballs threaten to pull you off course.
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Create a writing practice that works with your real life, not against it.
Learn flexible strategies to keep writing—no matter what life throws your way.
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Claire L. Fishback is an award-winning horror author, certified book coach, and creative catalyst for fiction writers. She helps novelists ditch the pressure, reconnect with their joy, and finally finish their damn (good) books. When she’s not coaching or conjuring spooky stories, you’ll find her hiking Colorado trails with her husband, Tim, and their beloved pittie mix, Kira—or geeking out over sourdough, mountain biking, and all things weird and wonderful.
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November Novella workshop at the Salida Library with Kat Corregan.
Saturdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 2 - 4 p.m.– Free to attend
(Writing at 2:00-3:00 p.m. & sharing at 3:00-4:00 p.m.)
In the Tolkien Room of the Salida Library (405 E. Street, Salida)
Join fellow authors in this month-long writing group & workshop.
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The first hour will be for mutual writing or editing time.
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The second hour will be for sharing writing (swapping work with other authors, no group reading)
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You may attend one, or both hours.
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Novellas are 20,000-50,000 words (650-1600 words a day)
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Novelettes are also acceptable, and are 7,500-20,000 Words.
Nov 29th will be a workshop for creating covers.
For more information contact: Kat at KatCorregan@gmail.com
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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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Free News & Updates
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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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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