Springs Writers provides a FREE conference-quality workshop the first Monday of each month (except December, July & August) from 6:00–7:45 pm, Woodmen/Academy Hobby Lobby Classroom Room [against back wall behind "Employee Only" double doors], 6950 North Academy, Colorado Springs, 80918

Thursday, February 10, 2011



Monday, February 14, 2011
Location: Stone Chapel, 280 East Woodmen Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
FREE Writing Workshop: 20 Questions Your Book Proposal Must Answer
Speaker: Renee Gray-Wilburn
Writing a book proposal can be intimidating, overwhelming, and often confusing. This workshop examines four areas of concern for editors: the book itself, you as the author, your audience, and your marketing plan. Learn what specific questions your proposal must answer as it goes through an editor's selection process.

Monday, March 14, 2011
Location: Stone Chapel, 280 East Woodmen Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
FREE Writing Workshop: Leave a Written Legacy
Speaker: Lana Rockwell
Most writers target their audience and seek publication with appropriate publishers. However, have you overlooked your biggest fans—your family? Discover the importance of writing down your life experiences. Your stories are part of the fabric of your family’s history. Lana Rockwell discusses how and where to start writing your memoirs, before they’re gone forever.

Critique Training Group Begins
When: Saturday, February 26, 2011, 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
Where: 5209 Del Paz Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80918
Contact: Scoti Domeij, Email: Scotidomeij at gmail dot com
This small group will meet once a month for the next five months. This training equips writers to participate in a healthy critique group setting and then launch viable writing critique groups in June. Last year we encouraged people to come and observe. For a variety of reasons and for bonding purposes, this year writers who want to participate must commit to the following:
  • Attend all sessions.
  • Be on time.
  • Submit work for critique.
  • Critique other writer’s work.