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PIKES PEAK WRITERS
2026 CONFERENCE
April 17 -19 2026

PPWC is a 3-day fiction-writing conference for writers of all levels, indie and traditionally published, featuring a variety of craft and business workshops, acquiring editors/agents and well-known authors across a variety of genres.

Registration closes April 10, 2026

Have a workshop idea for conference?

Pitch it before September 29.

The more workshops you can teach, the more likely you’ll be chosen for faculty. We pay hotel, food and conference fees plus a small honorarium, which is scaled to the number of workshops you teach.

If you submitted last year and want the committee to consider your class again for 2024, contact Karen Fox.

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Registration is now closed.

Event Schedule

Once registered, login to SCHED to see the conference schedule. 

Colorado Springs Doubletree Hotel – 1775 East Cheyenne Mountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906. 

Workshops

Join us to learn and network with fellow writers and industry professionals. 

Workshops are subject to change.

NEWS

Become a Conference Champion!

I’m excited to introduce something new this year—the Conference Champions Program—a simple way to say thank you to our members who help spread the word about Pikes Peak Writers Conference. How it works If you’re a member who is registered for conference, you’ll receive a buddy registration code to share […]

Limited Offering

We are offering a new, limited VIP Conference Pass for the 2026 Pikes Peak Writers Conference, offering attendees an enhanced way to experience one of the region’s premier literary events. For the first time in conference history, just 10 VIP passes will be available as a paid add-on for registered conference attendees. The VIP option […]

Hello Writers!

Are you ready to take your writing career to the next level? I’m thrilled to share that registration for the 2026 Pikes Peak Writers Conference is officially open! Join us April 17-19 at the Colorado Springs DoubleTree for three unforgettable days of learning, connection, and inspiration. This year’s keynotes are […]

FAQ

A 3-day fiction-writing conference for writers of all levels, indie and traditionally published, featuring a variety of craft and business workshops, acquiring editors/agents and well-known authors across a variety of genres.

Attendee Registration ($530.00)

Early Bird Nov 1 -Jan 15 (10% off for members with membership verification)
Regular Jan 16 – Mar 31 (10% off for members with membership verification)
Late Apr 1 – Apr 10 (10% off for members with membership verification)

Attendee Registration Partial Payments ($530.00)

Early Bird Nov 1 -Jan 15 (10% off for members with membership verification)
Regular Jan 16 – Feb 28 (10% off for members with membership verification)

A virtual option will not be offered this year.

Yes, there is a payment plan option. Options will be available on the registration page.

Your conference registration fee includes Friday’s welcome lunch and dinner, Saturday’s continental breakfast, keynote luncheon and banquet, and Sunday’s continental breakfast and farewell luncheon. Additional Saturday banquet tickets are available for purchase for spouses and guests. Faculty members will host lunch and dinner tables, so you have the opportunity to chat with that editor, agent or author you’ve been dying to meet.

Each meal offers a meat or vegetable option. Allergy/special diet meals are available.

Check the workshops page for current information.

We recommend you dress in layers for your own comfort. Business casual if you have a pitch appointment. Our theme this year is western, so jeans, boots, button downs and hats are definitely encouraged. Our banquet Saturday night is typically more formal, so feel free to dress up.