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WE Write: December 9th
The next We Write session is scheduled for Monday, December 9th, on ZOOM, beginning immediately after the CCW board meeting (open to all members) at 6:00 p.m. Please join us for the board meeting, but if you are coming for the We Write only, you can expect it to start around 6:30.
Hosts will be your CCW President, Linda Ditchkus and Vice President, Cam Torrens. Bring your pencil, pen, or computer--and holiday cheer!
CC Writers In the News
Carla Seyler will be leading a discussion on her environmental thriller, "A Place Unmade," as well as about the lack of biodiversity in our food supply. The Environmental Book Club will host Carla at the Eddyline Taproom and Brewery. See the address above. The general public is welcome to attend.
"A Place Unmade" was published in May this year and consistently is ranked in the top 50 books on Amazon in the Nature Literature Criticism category.
Looking forward to it, Carla!
Jim Hight released his book Moon Over Humboldt in August. Good work, Jim. Congratulations!
Bill Collins raised his son Kenny to work hard in the logging trade and keep his whining to himself. But when Kenny becomes a meth addict, Bill must face the bitter truth that he may have failed at his most important job.
Jonah Price moved to Humboldt County to save the redwoods. Yet, guilt over his father's death leads him to get high so often that he walks through life like a zombie, half-dead to his surviving family and floundering as an environmental activist.
After meeting in a 12-step program, Bill and Jonah form a bond that grows as they open up about their struggles. They find in each other a kindred spirit who could help each man rebuild his shattered life—if they can overcome their differences.
Upcoming Workshops
December 5th: Law and the Writer with Simon Krauss & Kenton Erwin
Authors and Attorneys Simon Krauss and Kenton Erwin will discuss trademark and copyright law, and how it pertains to writing - they're not giving free legal advice, only talking about things authors should consider when writing and entering the publishing pipeline.
Free on Zoom Thursday, December 5 from 7:00 - 8:30 MT at the ZOOM link posted here.
May 16-18, 2025: Elevate Your Fiction from "Just Okay" to "Jackpot"!
A Writing Craft Workshop hosted by Central Colorado Writers
Not for beginning writers, this workshop is geared toward those with intermediate or advanced writing craft skills already in the process of revising short stories, novellas, or novels. Sessions for fiction and creative nonfiction authors will include presentations, writing time, hands-on workshopping, and an open mic evening. Participation will be limited to 16 (not including presenters) on a first-come, first-accepted basis. The sign-up window is open now! Find out more information about the workshop here.
Sad News
Long-time CCW writer Margery Ann Dorfmeister recently passed away at the age of 94 in Grand Junction.
CCW members recall her beautiful and funny WEWrite submissions, as well as her melodramas popular in Buena Vista in the 1980s.
Author Laurel McHargue hosted her on her podcast four years ago and you can hear that interview here.
The obituary in the Mountain Mail is available here.
Our sympathies go out to Marge's family. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Hopewest “Hospice” at 3039 N. 12th Street Grand Junction, CO 81506 or to Chaffee Arts at PMB 174, 29805 Hwy 24, Buena Vista, CO 81211. Please be sure to put In honor of Marge Dorfmeister in the memo in for both donation sites.
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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?
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!
Our "Holiday WE Write" is on the 9th of December. See more information in the left column of this website or on the member calendar page!
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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