Editor’s Note: Red herrings are one of the most powerful and most misunderstood tools in a writer’s toolbox. This classic article from our archives breaks […]

By Sam Knight The “narrative voice” is the way the story is presented. There are many ways to present a story. Sometimes a story, or […]

by Benjamin X. Wretlind You’ve probably heard the term “writing coach” tossed around in author circles, usually alongside editors, beta readers, and critique partners. The […]

by Deborah L. Brewer  It’s once again that time of year when avid gardeners study their catalogs in anticipation of the wonders of spring. Likewise, Pikes […]

Editor’s Note:  Welcome to our very first Throwback Tuesday! Each month, we’ll spotlight a standout article from our archives — a gem that deserves a […]

By Trista Herring Baughman Writing is essential to my being; even so, it often gets pushed aside due to more urgent tasks. Busy schedules, endless […]

Hello, Dear Writers,  2025 is coming to a close, and a brand-new year is dawning – filled with endless possibilities! I want to thank everyone […]

By Deborah Brewer   Brr… Writer, it’s cold outside. At least it is here in the Pikes Peak Region. The winter holidays are upon us. […]

By Marta Lane The stage scared me. But not as much as the blank page.  I was burned out and stuck in the middle of […]

In 2021, I resumed keeping a writer’s commonplace journal. Since then, I’ve made it a daily habit and have learned a few things along the […]

by Kim Olgren One of the greatest thrills in reading (or writing) a mystery is the twist ending—that gasp-worthy moment when everything clicks into place […]

by Margena Adams Holmes “Hand selling” refers to the practice of a salesperson [or in this case, an author] actively promoting a product or service […]

Counting Down to Pikes Peak Writers Conference 2026! I can hardly contain my excitement as we get closer to one of my favorite weekends of […]

Collected by Deborah Brewer If one takes part in any organization, it’s reasonable to consider whether your involvement will make a difference. At the recent […]

Hello, Dear Readers. I’ve been particularly drawn to self-help books lately–mostly concerning writing, marketing, budgeting, and time management. Every book I read, I think about […]

by Jen Wolf It is just a few days after PPWC25, and I have finally caught up on my sleep. Once again, the conference provided […]

An Interview by Deborah L. Brewer Though books have been read aloud since the beginning of books, the first audiobook recording was made in 1932. […]

By Bowen Gillings My marketing slogan is, “Keeping Fiction Fun.” My logo reads, “Quirky Tales Boldly Told.” What I write, and how I brand myself, […]

An Interview by Deborah L. Brewer One of the best things about writing is the long hours of solitude in our minds. But sooner or […]

By Deborah Brewer Blog, Blog, Blog… The idea behind the word “blog” is “web log.” It’s an online journal—information and experiences shared through a personal […]

By Bowen Gillings I have never attended a Pikes Peak Writers Conference. Oh, I have been to every PPWC since 2016. Even co-created our 2020 […]

Part 2 – A Chat with Darby Karchut Welcome back, dear readers. In January, I began my “Exploring Literature with Children” blog series. Today, I […]

By Trista Herring Baughman You have a great story idea. Or you’ve started a book, but you’re stuck. Now what? How can you go from […]

by Deborah Brewer Why are people like Stephen King so sure writers need to be readers too? He said, “If you want to be a […]

Well, dear wordsmiths, January seemed like a long year, yet super fast in some aspects. It’s already February! Can you believe it? PPW’s Conference is […]