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
The 2026 WE Write schedule will be coming soon!
CC Writers In the News
Richard “Rick” Bader’s “Circle of Fifths,” which first appeared in Boudin Magazine, was nominated for the 2025 Pushcart Prize.
The Pushcart Prize: Best of the Small Presses series, published every year since 1976, is the most honored literary project in America - including Highest Honors from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
Since 1976, hundreds of presses and thousands of writers of short stories, poetry and essays have been represented in our annual collections. Each year most of the writers and many of the presses are new to the series. Every volume contains an index of past selections, plus lists of outstanding presses with addresses.
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.
Update: Laurie's book was just recognized as a 2026 Indies Today Finalist! Congrats, Laurie!
Workshop Opportunities
Get Unstuck
with Becky Jensen
September 23, 2:30-4:00 pm
Buena Vista Library Meeting Room
Sponsored by the Buena Vista library and Central Colorado Writers. This workshop is free and open to the public.
Award-winning author, mental health advocate, and Colorado Trail thru-hiker Becky Jensen leads this practical workshop designed to help writers and non-writers break free from creative and personal ruts. Jensen guides guests through writing prompts to help identify limiting beliefs, tame an inner critic, feed creativity, and inspire self-compassion.
Author talk will follow this event from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
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CC Writers 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
I've heard enough, SIGN ME UP!
Find out more on our Membership Page!
Contact Membership Chair Melony with questions.
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?
Join the FREE CCW Critique Group – for CCW members only.
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.
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.
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.
WE Writes
Join us for our free and open to the public WE Write (WW) Sessions!
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.
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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