Welcome to Denver Writes!
Our mission is to provide young writers in the Denver area with a supportive community and creative opportunities to express themselves through writing. We achieve this by offering monthly workshops, intensive and expeditionary summer camps, and exciting special events.
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2023 Spring/Summer Schedule
Workshops
Pantser to Plotter with author Jessie Weaver, March 18th, 10 am – 1 pm
Our FIRST workshop at the Bookies Bookstore! 4315 E Mississippi Ave, Denver, CO 80246
Choose Your Own Adventure, April 1st, 10 am – 1 pm
at the Bookies Bookstore, 4315 E Mississippi Ave, Denver, CO 80246
Illustrations for Stories, with special guest author & illustrator Lauren Zurcher, April 15th, 10 am – 1 pm
at Second Star to the Right, 1455 S Pearl St, Denver, 80210
Summer Camps
All 2023 Camps held at Second Star to the Right Books, 1455 S. Pearl Street Denver, 80210
Write Your Novel
June 12 – 17, 10 am – 2 pm, reading last day of camp 2 pm – 3 pm
Ages: 12 and up
Instructor: JC Peterson
Cost of this camp is $300. Scholarships and partial scholarships are available.
Mysteries and Thrillers
June 26th – 30th, 10 am – 2 pm, reading last day of camp 2 pm – 3 pm
Ages: 10 – 15
Instructor: Jessie Weaver
Cost of this camp is $3o0. Scholarships and partial scholarships are available.
Storytelling Through Illustration
July 24th – 28th, 10 am – 2 pm, reading last day of camp 2 pm – 3 pm
Ages: 7 – 12
Instructor: Lauren Zurcher
Cost of this camp is $3o0. Scholarships and partial scholarships are available.
In this camp, local author and illustrator Lauren Zurcher will share a behind the scenes look at storytelling through illustration. Participants will explore story and character development, discuss different styles of illustration, gain an understanding of the drawing process, and use their findings to create their very own picture book. Cost of this camp is $350. Scholarships and partial scholarships are available.
To save paper, each camp has its own unique sign up link, please be careful with signing up.
SUGGESTIONS? QUESTIONS? EMAIL US AT HELLO@DENVERWRITES.ORG
From the Blog

Volunteer Profile: Ratty Boi Bio by Unknown Denver Writes Participant, Aged 13
One of our most treasured volunteers is of course, Ratty boy, or as we call him “Real Muscular Rat”. He came to our program when we found him drinking … [Read More...]
Icarus – Chris, 17
Last night I dreamed of Icarus As he fell from the sky After making headway With wax wings to fly. Last night I dreamed … [Read More...]

Scary Stories 2022
We had an incredible time reuniting with our friends at the Denver Museum of Miniatures Dolls & … [Read More...]

Denver Writes Merchandise is now avaliable!
Denver Writes Merchandise! Denver Writes has Partnered with Bonfire to offer high quality shirts and hoodies with more options on the way. All proceeds go … [Read More...]

Scary Stories 2021!
SCARY STORIES COLLECTION 2022 Ella, 9 Avery, 10 Charlie, 12 Sammy, 13 Audrey, 12 Elliot, … [Read More...]

Scary Stories 2019!
Thank you to everyone for joining us last weekend for our 11th (!!!) Annual Scary Stories Workshop! Many thanks to our wonderful friends at the Four Mile … [Read More...]
Upcoming Events!
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