Offered by Denver Writes, feature JF Thomas, author of “Control Freaks” and “The AI Incident.” In this camp, you’ll tap into your inner sci-fi genius to explore all of the ways inhuman characters are similar to and different from the people we encounter every day. In addition to writing and/or illustrating their works-in-progress, participants will begin and end each session with written and gamified prompts that help bring aliens, robots and AI entities to life. For ages 11-17. $300. July 14-18, 10 am – 2pm. Reading last day of Camp, 2 – 3 pm.

Pursuing awards can turbo-charge that process. In his workshop we’ll look at different kinds of contests (artists grants, awards for published works, book deals, and literary journal publications), how to prepare and position your materials for submission, how to track all that, and what to do when you win. Presented by Pikes Peak Writers. Free, registration required.

Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers are accepting submissions for the 2026 anthology. The theme is “True Story.” All genres welcome. Length is 2,500 to 4,000 words. Submissions will be accepted through July 15, 2025.

Learn about new opportunities and resources that will help you grow as BIPOC+ writers and creatives together. Sponsored by Lighthouse Writers. Free for members, $5 for nonmembers.

July 17, 7-8:30 p.m., location TBD
Aug. 21, 7-8:30 p.m., location TBD

Join fellow writers and WCWF board members at our monthly Third Thursdayhappy hour.

In this crafty camp writers will first be inspired by works of art and the natural beauty around us to create stories. Then through a variety of mediums they’ll bring their stories to visual life. July 21-25, 10 am – 2pm. Reading last day of Camp, 2 – 3 pm. Ages 7 – 13. $300.

July 14-18: Aliens, Robots and AI: Writing the Inhuman, ages 11-17. Explore all of the ways inhuman characters are similar to and different from the people we encounter every day. Held at Second Star to the Right Books, 1455 S. Pearl St., Denver. 

July 21-25: Exploring Art and Stories, ages 7-13. Writers will create stories, then through a variety of mediums they’ll bring their stories to visual life. Held at Nagel Art Studio on the DU campus, 2194 S. High St., Denver.

All camps are $300 per student.

Hosted by Lighthouse. Dedicate two days to workshops, panels, seminars, and special events celebrating concision, headlined by an onstage reading and conversation with Samantha Hunt and our very own Jenny Shank. July 26-27. Prices start at $180 for members, $215 for non-members, for one-day passes.