Upcoming Events
In-Person Writing Events
Special Community Event
Worth 1000 Words: A One-Day In-Person workshop
Worth a Thousand Words: A Full-Day Immersive Workshop
Sunday, June 28th, 10 am – 3:30 pm
Kestrel Fields Studios (2434 W Vine in Fort Collins)
How do we develop our writing using good strong sensory details, pulling our readers into a scene or a poem? It all starts with an image; whether that image is visual, auditory, or kinesthetic, it’s the key to tapping into the emotion of a piece. You don’t need to be a painter or illustrator to use visuals in your writing process. Engaging the imagistic right half of the brain helps the reader enter a story or poem or even a personal essay. And we can help!
Join Writing Heights and the Grove Creative Collective for a collaborative full-day workshop incorporating visual art into the writing process. We’ll explore non-linear thinking, memory, and other tools for accessing the subconscious and “right brain” that will help nourish our writing.
Whether you’re working on generating new work or developing a WIP, you’ll go home with more ideas on how to create powerful images in your writing. Come prepared with comfortable clothes, an apron or smock to catch paint drips, and your curiosity.
Breakfast and snacks will be provided. BYO lunch!
Monthly Classes
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Is the world you’re creating too big to fit into 80,000 words? Have you fallen in love with a side character and don’t want to see their story end? Is there a larger dilemma in your world that requires multiple perspectives, battles, and characters to see it through? You might be ready for a series.
We’ll explore organizational techniques, common consistency issues, and tips and tricks to make each novel in your series unique, all while carrying your big, beautiful world along with it.
Every writer faces the blank-page anxiety, the relentless inner critic, and the challenge of accessing emotional authenticity while managing creative stress. This condensed workshop offers evidence-based mindfulness and meditation practices specifically adapted for writers’ unique needs. Learn breath work, body awareness, walking meditation, guided imagery, and thought/feeling labeling techniques that address creative blocks, performance anxiety, and a sustainable writing practice. No previous meditation experience required.
Monthly Members-Only Events
Active and Sustaining Members are invited to these members-only events every month (except December). Join us on Zoom wherever you are!
General Critique Group
First Monday evenings at 4:30, bring 1500 words of your work in progress and we’ll sort through it, with helpful, constructive feedback. Relaxed and supportive group for all levels. Also serves as an Accountability meeting if you’ve got goals you’re working on.
Book Study
Currently we’re reading Maria Dahvana Headley’s interpretation of the classic story. Our book studies will be throughout the year, once a week meetings, with good discussion and a relaxed atmosphere.
Marketing Group
Join us on Thursday for a discussion of current issues, trends, helpful advice, and guest speakers. All of it geared to help you feel good about marketing and selling your book.
Poetry Critique Group
Join us the 3rd Monday of the month at 4:30pm MST for reading, feedback, and discussion on the craft and art of poetry. Also serves as an Accountability meeting if you’ve got goals you’re working on.
Member Roundtable
Join us every third Tuesday to meet and chat with your fellow members. Check in on your current projects, pose questions or concerns, and catch up with your community.
Food for Thought
This noon (MST) meet up explores different trends, techniques, and craft lessons. Currently we’re exploring Brandon Sanderson’s editing techniques. Bring your lunch and join us!
Come join our Community and let us help you reach your writing goals. No matter your experience, we’re here for you.
Writing Heights (Northern Colorado Writers) has always been a safe, fun, and supportive environment. We’re here for you. We’re here for your writing. There’s no time like the present to follow that dream with the care and encouragement you deserve.