Welcome to Denver Writes

We get kids to write!

Our mission is to provide young writers in the Denver area with a supportive community and creative opportunities to express themselves through writing. We offer monthly workshops, intensive and expeditionary summer camps, and after school programs.

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 of freedom   In every shape and form   Because freedom   Is something given not born.   Last night I dreamed of fear   And the

Scary Stories 2022

We had an incredible time reuniting with our friends at the Denver Museum of Miniatures Dolls & Toys!                                   Here’s our incredible writers reading their terrifying and sometimes silly stories: Ava: Tavo: Adelle: Max: Rachel: Noah: Jack and Rae:

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 Park for giving us a home!   Check out the recordings from our spooky writers: Charlie Ellis Gemma Jillian Jules Lily Lillian Lindsey Marion Murphy Noah Rachel Samantha

9th Annual Valentine’s Workshop and Fundraiser!

Our (second) favorite annual workshop is just around the corner on February 3rd! Sign up for this workshop here! Followed by our Valentine’s Fundraiser on February 10th at BookBar from 10 -2. As with previous years, you’ll be able to order a custom valentine made by one of our amazing writers! Sign up for this workshop

OnDenver Spotlight on Denver Writes

I was recently contacted by Libby from OnDenver, and she wanted to include Denver Writes in their weekly non-profit spotlight! I was nervous and uncomfortable at first, but after a while I really got into the interview and gave a good amount (maybe too much) of information. It is a little weird/surreal to watch/listen to myself —