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Motivated Writers Group

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Motivated Writers Group is looking for new members, whether you are a published author or just starting your writing journey. We are a diverse group that aims to provide a platform for feedback, encouragement, and learning. We meet every second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Panera Bread, 3700 S College Ave. in Fort Collins. For more information, please email [email protected].

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Join us for an interactive Creative Writing Workshop hosted by the Motivated Writers Group. Whether you are a seasoned writer or just starting, this workshop will provide valuable tips, techniques, and inspiration to enhance your writing skills. Connect with fellow writers, share your work, and receive constructive feedback in a supportive and encouraging environment. From brainstorming ideas to refining your storytelling techniques, this workshop aims to foster creativity and help you overcome any writer's block. Don't miss this opportunity to cultivate your passion for writing and improve your craft with the Motivated Writers Group! Bring your laptops and your enthusiasm.

Please get in touch with email [email protected] for more information and RSVP.

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Writing Heights Writers Conference

• Thursday, April 28, 2022 1:00 PM 13:00 Saturday, April 30, 2022 6:00 PM 18:00
• Hilton Fort Collins 425 West Prospect Road Fort Collins, CO, 80526 United States (map)
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Join me and the Northern Colorado Writers for the 2022 Writing Heights Writers Conference, our first fully hybrid writing conference. Whether you are in person in Fort Collins or in the comfort of your own home, learn about the craft and business of writing; consult with agents, editors, and other writers; and find all the resources you need on your writing journey.

My Presentations:

Building Your Story’s Stage: How to Strengthen Your Setting

Can you change your story's setting without affecting your plot or character development? Then you aren't using your setting effectively.

Setting is a vital part of your story. Without it, readers can’t imagine where your characters are or how they are affected by their environment. Some readers return to a book series specifically for the setting. Think of Hogwarts and Harry Potter fans.

In this workshop, we'll cover the three main components of setting, how to use setting as an obstacle or character, and how to weave setting into a story.

Who’s Telling Your Story: Point of View and Perspective

Have you ever read a story where the characters seemed to be speaking directly to you or you felt intimately connected to the plot? That author took the time to find the right point of view and perspective for that story.

The choice between first person and third isn’t simply a matter of pronouns. The point of view you choose will determine who tells your story, who the main characters are, how close to the characters and plot your readers feel, and more.

This workshop will not only cover the pros and cons of different points of view, but also how to decide which point of view and perspective is right for your piece.

Click Here to register and learn about the other presentations!

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Teen writers group.

A support and critique group for teens who love to write.

The Art of Handwriting

A hands-on workshop for practicing the art of handwriting. Registration required.

Introduction to Kindle Vella: Writing Workshop

Learn about the ins and outs of Amazon’s latest self-publishing platform.

How to Write “How-To”: Writing Workshop

When you are ready to share your knowledge and experiences, How-To writing is for you!

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Clearview library district creative writing club brings together writers of all skill levels and genres.

The library’s Creative Writing Group was the creation of Jennifer Bradley, Adult Programming and Collections librarian.

“I’ve always been a fan of creative writing and I did study it before I decided to pursue my MLIS in library science,” Bradley said. “It was just something on my mind that I’ve been wanting to do for a while.”

There are some creative writing groups in Fort Collins and Denver, but nothing in the Greeley area, she said.

Coincidently, local author Kendra Griffin was also searching for a local creative writing group and reached out to Bradley for some information on current groups or possibly starting a group.

“It was literally synchronicity,” Bradley said, laughing.

Griffin, who teaches creative writing, literature and composition at Aims Community College as well as advises the college’s writing club, partnered with Bradley to create the group, which began in September 2019.

“I love it; they keep me energized,” Griffin said about the group.

The group meets from 6 to 7:45 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of the month. While they typically meet in-person, the club has adopted a virtual platform since COVID-19 began in March.

“I was afraid going to an online program would be the death of the group,” Bradley said. “But it actually turned out that people are still signing up and we have a regular crew of attendees and some new people that drop in every now and then.”

Meetings consist of writing prompts focused on different topics such as how to write a good party scene or how to create good dialogue with your characters.

“Meeting usually start by doing some social catching up, talking about what’s been going on with our writing and lives in general,” Bradley said. “Then we go into the writing prompts and take about 20 to 30 minutes to do so practice writing.”

The group also is a platform for members to share their work and get feedback and suggestions.

“The group benefits members and the community in several ways,” Bradley said. “It’s a way to socialize and build a writers’ community in the local area. Writing can be a solitary experience so it’s great to meet other writers and share your experiences with what you are working on and get great feedback.”

The club is free to attend and is open to adults age 18 years and older. Writers of all skill levels and genres are welcome to attend.

For more information, or to join the club, go to http://bit.ly/3i1kjLf .

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Colorado Resources for Writers

Here you’ll find a collection of resources for writers in Colorado, from conferences to local critique groups to literary magazines. If you’re looking for writing groups near you, writing workshops near you, creative writing classes near you, or simply a place to hang out with writers or submit your work, these are some Colorado writing organizations you might want to check out:

WriteByNight

For more than a decade, WriteByNight has helped writers in Colorado and beyond achieve their literary goals. And we want you to be next! Claim your free consultation to learn about WBN’s customizable one-on-one writers’ services , including:

Book Coaching :  If you’re writing a book and want some help along the way.

Manuscript Critique : If you’ve written a book and want a beta read, critique, or writing workshop.

Editing/Proofreading : If you’ve written a book and want someone to polish it for you.

Publication Assistance : If you’ve written a book and want help finding an agent or publisher.

Aspen Words

A cutting edge poetry conference and literary magazine, Aspen Words is one of the nation’s leading literary centers and a stage for the world’s most prominent authors.

AuthorU, based in the Denver area (Aurora), is a nonprofit membership of authors, writers and publishers. Offering seminars, webinars, writing workshops and more.

Brink Literacy Project

Devoted to fostering a love of literature, inceasing literacy rates, and using storytelling to empower underserved communities, this Denver-based nonprofit also published a literary journal,  F(r)iction.

Castle Rock Writers

Offers monthly workshops, writing groups, and training events, as well as an annual conference that includes agent pitches, breakout sessions, and tailored tracks for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children’s/middle-grade.

Colorado Authors’ League

The CAL’s objectives are to foster the art and craft of authorship, to promote the interests of Colorado writers, to advance the esteem and recognition of its members, and to keep members informed of important publishing trends, changes and events.

Colorado Poets Center

A directory of writers who have published poetry and who live and work in Colorado or have strong ties to the state. This site contains Colorado poets’ biographical and bibliographical material, selections from published work, and availability for readings and/or working in schools.

Colorado Springs Fiction Writer’s Group

A nonprofit that welcomes writers of all levels to improve their skills through writing groups, lectures, seminars and retreats in a supportive setting in Colorado Springs.

Denver Writes

A nonprofit that creates writing spaces for kids aged 7 to 17 in and around Denver. Offers monthly themed writing workshops, summer writing camps, afternoon writing clubs, and more.

Fiction Foundry

A writing group for writers of all genres, meeting regularly in Colorado Springs for community and feedback.

Lighthouse Writers Workshop

Lighthouse Writers Workshop is the largest nonprofit literary center in Colorado and the Mountain West. It offers high-quality writing instruction in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, playwriting and many other genres.

Naropa University Summer Writing Program

A four-week-long summer convocation of students, poets, fiction writers, editors and others working in small press publishing. Programming includes writing workshops, lectures, panels, readings, special events and more.

Pikes Peak Writers

Offers an annual three-day flagship conference for fiction writers, as well as classes, readings, and other events throughout the year.

Poetry Society of Colorado

A Lakewood organization offering monthly poetry writing workshops and discussions, as well as several annual contests.

Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers

RMFW is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to supporting, encouraging, and educating writers seeking publication in commercial fiction.

“A bite-size experimental” journal out of Denver publishing work of less than 1,000 words and offering workshops, readings, a residency, and more.

Western Colorado Writers’ Forum

A nonprofit in Grand Junction and serving the Western Slope. Offers monthly writer’s nights, workshops, open mic events, poetry slams, and publication opportunities. All writers, all genres.

Writers Studio at Arapahoe Community College

A literary community open to writers of all experience levels, offering classes, writing workshops, contests, readings, open mics and more.

Writing Heights

Regular meetings, retreats, classes, and an annual conference for writers in and around Northern Colorado.

Help us add to this list, Coloradans! Do you know of writing groups near you, writing workshops near you, creative writing classes near you, or a Colorado literary journal we should be aware of? Let us know here

Today's session was awesome. I feel unblocked. I have concrete tools I can use to unblock over and over again from now on. And I have writing I want to do in front of me. That's just amazing for a single session! Sid Kemp Boca Raton, Florida

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Critique Groups

Have you ever wanted a group of your peers to look at your work and offer you feedback? Well, you’re in the right spot! RMFW offers regular volunteer-led critique groups for members interested in just that! Critiques include technical advice and other writers’ opinions regarding characters, plot, dialogue, and suitability for the marketplace. We host online groups as well as a number of groups around the front range and western slope of Colorado. To learn more about critique groups and deciding whether to participate in one, check out our Critique Group Guidelines page.

RMFW works hard to create an environment where critique groups can thrive. For many authors, their critique group is as much about community as improved writing.

Have some extra time you can spare? We are in need of Critique Group Leaders/Moderators! Boulder, North Denver, Westminster, Arvada, Broomfield, Lafayette, Longmont, Fort Collins, Golden, and Castle Rock – just to name a few. Please contact  [email protected]  if you are interested. 

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Mindful therapy group expands to colorado, with offices in denver & fort collins opening later in 2024.

Currently Seeing Telehealth Clients & Onboarding New Clinicians

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash. , May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mindful Therapy Group (Mindful), a collaborative network of associates and fully licensed, independent mental health clinicians that partners with the majority of regional and national insurers, today announced its expansion of services into Colorado . Telehealth is available now and true to Mindful's roots, the company will open two physical locations in Denver in early June and Fort Collins in September. As a result of enthusiastic engagement from providers in Colorado , most of those seeking mental health can be scheduled within just 48 hours.

"In 2023, it was reported that nearly one million Coloradans couldn't get the mental health care they needed," said Derek Crain , LICSW, co-founder and CEO of Mindful Therapy Group. "Unfortunately, this lack of access is not unique. At Mindful, our mission is to provide accessible therapy and medication management to those who need it. We don't want you to struggle to get an appointment; we can match you with a provider today."

Mindful's clinicians provide medication management and therapy for individuals, couples, families, and children across a wide range of specialties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, behavioral disorders and more. Most local and national insurance providers are accepted.

"We have been blown away by the positive response from local providers. Our model truly supports the well-being of therapists as they pour so much into their clients and what it takes to run a business. We hope to support as many local providers in their independent practices as we can to increase access," said Crain.

By empowering independent therapists with the necessary tools and support, Mindful believes more people can access therapy. Through its model, Mindful helps mental health clinicians build independent practices by providing all-encompassing business support through webinars, community building and professional guidance.

Individuals seeking therapy can learn more and schedule an appointment now for telehealth by visiting mindfultherapygroup.com.  Clinicians interested in joining Mindful's network can visit mindfulsupportservices.com/Provider-opportunities.

About Mindful Therapy Group Mindful Therapy Group (Mindful) is improving access to high-quality and comprehensive mental health care through its expansive and collaborative network of independent clinicians serving more than 20,000 clients weekly. Its network of therapists covers hundreds of specialty areas such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, behavioral and learning disorders like ADHD and more. Mindful was established in 2011 and has 15 offices throughout Washington , Oregon , Arizona , Nevada and Colorado . For more information about Mindful Therapy Group, visit mindfultherapygroup.com.  Clinicians interested in joining Mindful's network can visit mindfulsupportservices.com/Provider-opportunities.

Fearey o/b/o Mindful Therapy Group [email protected] 206-838-9209

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Fort Collins Nature Journal Group

Engaging with local ecosystems through observation, art, and writing. 

About Our Group

Join the Fort Collins Nature Journal Group for monthly gatherings to explore, observe, sketch, paint, and have fun in the great outdoors. All you need is a sketchbook and pencil to get started. 

Join an Outing

Our group has paused activity through the winter and spring, but we are eager to resume activities when there is interest in the community. Please get in touch using the form below if you are interested in participating. 

Information about outings will be distributed through the mailing list. Sign up to be notified.

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About the FoCo Nature Journal Group

Welcome to the Fort Collins Nature Journal Group. We have monthly gatherings to explore, observe, draw, paint, and have fun in the great outdoors. The group is based on the work of naturalist John Muir Laws and the many nature journal clubs around the world. Events will be held on the third Thursday throughout the summer.

Some people come to nature journaling through science, some through art, and some through curiosity about nature and love of being outdoors. All paths are welcome! You do not need any skills in art or science to participate. There is no charge to attend, but donations are accepted.

All ages are welcome. Parents are invited to bring children with a genuine interest in nature and to monitor their behavior.

• Sketchbook or paper
• Art supplies: A pencil or pen is fine for getting started. You may also want to bring colored pencils, watercolor paints, etc.
• Binoculars or hand lens (optional)
• Walking shoes
• Hat, sunglasses
• Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty

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Drop us a line if you have any questions. 

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