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Come on in. The writing's great!

We meet the second Saturday of every month. If it's virtual only, we post a Zoom link here and in our private Facebook Group. In person meetings are not to be missed—and the location varies so definitely check in for the details.


And you REALLY want to stay for the post-meeting community hour.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want take your author income to the next level. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Wherever you are in your writing career, we have something for you.


Community

Professional development

Craft work

Did we mention that you can attend two general meetings, before you commit? Try us out, see if we're good fit. No pressure. In addition to monthly meetings, we are developing a complimentary mentorship program.


(The only general monthly meetings NOT open to guests are our Published Author Celebration in August, and our holiday party in December.)

Upcoming Meetings

Unless otherwise posted, all meetings take place at:


Koelbel Public Library - 5955 S Holly St, Centennial, CO 80121 - (303) 542-7279


March 14, 2026

Stop Telling & Start Selling: Your four-part blurb formula with Jessica Snyder


Write your back cover copy using the plug-and-play elements that hook readers like character, conflict, stakes, tropes and even psychology. We’ll dig into best-selling blurbs to see what makes them work and you'll leave with a template to follow for future blurbs.


Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

Time: 2pm to 4pm

Location: Zoom only

April 11, 2026

Story Structures and Character Arcs with Sequoyah Branham


We will dive into how the beats of a good story and the journey the character is on throughout go hand in hand. We will deep dive into each story beat of the three act story structure and how it is influenced by the character's arc. 


Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Time: 2pm to 4pm

Location: Zoom and in-person at Koelbel Library

5955 S Holly St, Centennial, CO 80121

April 23 - 26, 2026

Spring Retreat - Come and get your words in!


You do not need to be a RWR member to attend, although preference is given to current members.


Sign up and more information: 

https://form.jotform.com/252956329168166

May 9, 2026

Editing with Dorothy Zemach


Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026

Time: 2pm to 4pm

Location: Zoom and in-person at Koelbel Library

5955 S Holly St, Centennial, CO 80121

June 13, 2026

Using Canva to up your promo game


Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026

Time: 2pm to 4pm

Location: Zoom and in-person at Koelbel Library

5955 S Holly St, Centennial, CO 80121

July 11, 2026

Hiring a freelance editor with Megan Ryan


Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026

Time: 2pm to 4pm

Location: Zoom and in-person at Koelbel Library

5955 S Holly St, Centennial, CO 80121

August 8, 2026

Social Media Strategy with Julia Navickas


Social media has evolved into a primary marketing tool for businesses. Discover just how influential this channel can be for converting leads into sales, retrieving customer data, and staying connected with your audience. Determine which platforms align best with your marketing goals and learn how to maximize their potential to best reach your target audience. Leave with the knowledge to create an intentional social media strategy through purposeful content creation and mindful scheduling habits.


Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026

Time: 2pm to 4pm

Location: Zoom and in-person at Koelbel Library

5955 S Holly St, Centennial, CO 80121

September 12, 2026

Writing in layers with Elizabeth Kitchens


Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Time: 2pm to 4pm

Location: Zoom and in-person at Koelbel Library

5955 S Holly St, Centennial, CO 80121

October 10, 2026

Members only event

Author Celebration and Tea


Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Time and Location to come

November 14, 2026

Using short stories to improve your novel writing with L.B. Lee


Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Time: 2pm to 4pm

Location: Zoom and in-person at Koelbel Library

5955 S Holly St, Centennial, CO 80121

December 12, 2026

Member only event

Holiday Party


Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026

Time and location to come

Past Meetings

  • January 2026 - Taxes & Bookkeeping for Authors (Without the Headache) with Christy Nicholas
  • November 2025 - Estate Planning for Authors with Michael LaRonn
  • October 2025 - MEMBERS ONLY - Author Celebration
  • September 2025 - Editor Panel
  • August 2025 - No meeting; Author Signing events
  • July 2025 -
  • June 2025 - What Authors Need to Know about GenAI
  • May 2025 -
  • April 2025 - Crafting Unique Character Voices with Sandra Murphy
  • March 2025 - Traditionally Published Authors Panel
  • February 2025 -
  • January 2025 - Cross Promotion for Authors
  • December 2024 - MEMBERS ONLY - Holiday Party
  • November 2024 -
  • October 2024 -
  • September 2024 - Presentation - Psychology of Words with S.D. Huston
  • August 2024 - MEMBERS ONLY - Author Celebration
  • July 2024 - Presentation - Do you need a PA? With Madison Kemp. 
  • June 2024 - Presentation - Digital Accessibility for Authors: Top Three Things to Make Your Content Usable and Inclusive
  • May 2024 - Self-editing
  • April 2024 - Presentation - Author Samantha Cole will be presenting How to Create, Cultivate, and Maintain an Active FB Reader Group 
  • March 2024 - Marketing Strategies (collaborative)
  • February 2024 - Presentation - Niche author cross promotion and mastermind groups. Michelle Fox