Pikes Peak Writers Conference 2025

Pikes Peak Writers Conference 2025

Registration for the 2025 Pikes Peak Writers Conference is now open!
The current schedule, like much of our writing, is a work-in-progress and is subject to change.
Sched is sponsored by Reedsy.

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7:00am MDT

Breakfast Ballroom

7:30am MDT

Morning Meditation Pikes Peak/Royal GorgeJohnny Worthen

8:00am MDT

Newcomers Briefing Academy/PalmerLaura Hayden Zeb's Lounge Seven Falls

8:30am MDT

Market Awareness and Writing to Market DouglasBecca Syme But Is It a Good Idea? El PasoCallie Stoker Codes, Ciphers and Secret Messages Pikes Peak/Royal GorgeChristina Allen Weaponize Those 5 Love Languages to Develop Characters and Build Tension Academy/PalmerKelley J. P. Lindberg

9:45am MDT

Drop-in Chat with Avery Flynn Seven FallsAvery Flynn Bangs & Booms 101: Technical Stuff That Writers Should Get Right Academy/PalmerJohn Gilstrap Beyond the Bedroom: Using Physical and Emotional Intimacy to Create Authentic Character Relationships Pikes Peak/Royal GorgeDawn Alexander Short Story Generative Workshop (Part 1) DouglasShannon Lawrence The Author's Website El PasoAlexandra Diaz

11:00am MDT

Seven Screenwriting Strategies to Elevate Your Script El PasoJennifer S. Wilkov Write Drunk Edit Sober Follow-up Seven FallsDeb Courtney Write What You Feel: Emotion in Fiction Academy/PalmerDavid R. Slayton Crafting a Cozy Mystery Pikes Peak/Royal GorgeJennie Marts The Happily Ever After Business Plan DouglasJessica Snyder

12:00pm MDT

Zeb's Lounge Seven Falls

12:15pm MDT

Lunch with Keynotes BallroomRicardo Fayet • Alexandra Diaz • David R. Slayton • Avery Flynn • John Gilstrap

2:00pm MDT

How to Choose a Hybrid Publisher That Meets Expectations DouglasMichelle Vandepas The Six Marketing Principles That Should Guide Your Writing Career El PasoRicardo Fayet Secrets of Pacing and Clarity Pikes Peak/Royal GorgeSteve Saffel Strong Language: For and Against Swearing in Fiction Academy/PalmerDeb Courtney

3:15pm MDT

Drop-in Chat with David R Slayton Seven FallsDavid R. Slayton Book to Film Strategies to Sell Your Story in a Single Sentence, Treatment, Pitch Deck or Bible DouglasJennifer S. Wilkov Map Out Your Plot Using Story Structure Pikes Peak/Royal GorgeChris Mandeville Thrills, Chills...and Ills? What Makes a Story Horror? El PasoShannon Lawrence What are Mentors Meant For? Academy/PalmerKevin Ikenberry

4:15pm MDT

Snack Break Ballroom Zeb's Lounge Seven Falls

4:45pm MDT

Swipe Write: How to Match with Your Perfect Editor DouglasJessica Snyder The Writer’s Career Path Pikes Peak/Royal GorgeSteve Saffel Make ‘Em Laugh: How Bringing the Humor Heightens All Other Emotions Academy/PalmerAvery Flynn Plotting Your Character's Demise El PasoJames Persichetti

6:00pm MDT

Booksigning Fremont

7:30pm MDT

Banquet BallroomJohn Gilstrap