CSFWG Founder, Henry Snider, Speaks at Critique Group Necessity Meeting

CSFWG President, Henry Snider, speaks at a Colorado Springs, Colorado meeting regarding the importance of writers utilizing critique groups as a means of low-cost editing. The discussion expanded and birthed a new stand-alone "PG" rated group for interested area writers.

Amy Koumis Takes Second in Paul Gillette Contest

CSFWG member, Amy Koumis, wins second place, Young Adult Category, in the 2007 Paul Gillette Memorial Writing contest hosted by the Pikes Peak Writer's Conference.

Henry Snider, CSFWG Founder, Speaks at Evans Elementary School

CSFWG President, Henry Snider, speaks to District 49's Evans Elementary 5th grade classes about the creative process. The discussion included exercises in creativity, characterization, setting, believability and proper care for your characters in a story.

CSFWG Alumnus, R. Michael Burns Takes 4th in Writer's Digest Competition

CSFWG alumnus, R. Michael Burns, took fourth place in the 75th Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition - Genre Short Story Category for, "The River Child."

Henry Snider, CSFWG Founder Interviewed About Critique Groups

Apollo's Lyre interview with CSFWG president, Henry Snider on the necessity of critique groups and what to look for in one. The discussion ranged from why most critique groups fail to the multiple reasons why a writer needs such a group in the first place.

CSFWG Article as Source Material for Writing Book

CSFWG article, "How to Create Realistic Scenes - Part 2: Scene Versus Sequel" by Hollie Snider, used as reference for "Writing Genre Fiction: A Guide to the Craft" by H. Thomas Milhorn.

CSFWG Grows from Two to Three Physical Groups

It happened once. We knew it would happen again. The CSFWG is once again overflowing with active members. Just as in 2003 we have split from two to three physical groups. Members were taken from both the Sunday and Monday groups and formed the new Saturday group. The dynamics and rules for all three groups are the same, only the attending members are different.

CSFWG Listed in Writer's Digest 2006 Yearbook

The Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group has been listed in the 2006 Writer's Digest Yearbook as one of the top organization websites for writers.

CSFWG / Apollo's Lyre High School Fiction Contest Winners

The Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group teamed up Apollo's Lyre to hold a fiction contest for students at Lewis Palmer High School. Winners April Williams, Naomi Gheen and Jenelle Blackard received prizes including gift certificates, books and publication in Apollo's Lyre.

Hollie Snider, CSFWG Founder / Author / Editor Speaks at PPCC Author's Panel

Hollie Snider, founder and editor for the Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group, was invited to sit on the Pikes Peak Community College's Book Discussion and Spring Literacy Program Panel. Also on the panel were Beth Ann Bassein, Nancy Bentley, Karin Huxman and Sandra S. Sanchez.

Henry Snider, CSFWG Founder, Speaks at 21st Century Charter School

Henry Snider, founder and President of the Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group, spoke to students at the 21st Century Charter School about writing fiction, the creative process and the need for believability with characters and setting.

Hollie Snider, CSFWG Founder / Author / Editor Speaks at COSine Convention's Author's Panel

Hollie Snider, founder and editor for the Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group, was invited to sit on two panel discussions at the COSine convention, "Cross Genre in Today's Fiction" and "I'm Finally Published! What's Next?" Also on the panels were Ed Bryant, Theresa Crater, Rebecca Lickiss, James Townsend, Carrie Vaughn and Steven Miller.

CSFWG Holds "Common Problems in Writing" Lecture

Hollie Snider, founder and editor for the Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group, held a lecture on "Common Problems in Writing" for pre-registered attendees. Topics included stilted dialogue, Talking Head Syndrome, description, proper pacing for tension and more.

CSFWG Article Used for Sermon Reserarch

Reverend, Dr. Richard L. Sheffield, used Hollie Snider's CSFWG's aritcle, "Interrobang, The Forgotten Punctuation," for research in his sermon, "Why"

CSFWG Given "Truly Useful Site" Award for July

Predators and Editors has awarded the Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group the distinction of having July, 2005's "Truly Useful Site Award" for writers.

CSFWG Selected among "Top 101 Websites for Writers" by Writer's Digest Magazine

The Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group has been selected as 1 of the "101 Best Websites for Writers" by Writer's Digest Magazine for 2005.

Morgen Leigh Takes First Place and Geoff Gillette Places Third in the Pikes Peak Writers' First Annual "American Icon"

CSFWG members Morgen Leigh and Geoff Gillette proudly took home first and third place awards from the Pikes Peak Writers' first annual "American Icon" competition. While formatted similarly to the singing competition blockbuster, the subject matter is prose, read before a panel of judges (but alas, no Simon facsimile was seen).

CSFWG Founder Interviewed by the Gazette Telegraph

Hollie Snider, founder and editor for the Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group, is interviewed (and receives a book review of her novel, For the Rank of Master) by Bill Reed of the Gazette Telegraph. In the interview, entitled "Master Writer," Reed states, "... fantasy lovers should get a kick out of reading a local author with a potent imagination."

Jenny Maloney Takes Third Place in Apollo's Lyre Annual Contest

CSFWG member, Jenny Maloney, wins third place for the short story "Baby Blue Victorian" in the Apollo's Lyre Annual Contest.

CSFWG Teaches Creative Writing at Zebulon Pike Teen Correctional Facility

Members of the CSFWG (Jenny Maloney, Matthew Maloney, Henry Snider, Hollie Snider, Bret Wright) offered a 6 week class to the teen inmates at Zebulon Pike Youth Services Center. Instruction included story, plot, characterization, mechanics, dialogue, description and world building.

Apollo's Lyre interview with author/editor and CSFWG founder, Hollie Snider

Patricia Ferguson, Editor in Chief of Apollo's Lyre, recently talked with CSFWG founder and editor, Hollie Snider, about writing and her impression of the future of small press in this Wal-mart world.

Educational Site, "Read*Write*Think" uses CSFWG Article as Source

CSFWG article, "The Art of Flashback" by Hollie Snider, used in Read*Write*Think online tutorial for 6-8th graders. The focus of the article was the proper usage, delivery and placement of a flashback in fiction.

CSFWG Grows from One to Two Physical Groups

Well we knew it was bound to happen. The Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group has grown to the point of bursting at the seams. We're growing from having the Monday group, which has been in existence since 1996, to including a Sunday group. The dynamics of both groups are the same, only the members will be different.

Alternate Historians member, Marella Sands Interviews CSFWG's Hollie Snider

Marella Sands, Alternate Historians member, interviews Hollie Snider, CSFWG founder and editor, about how the writing group she's a member of differs from others and how it functions in comparison to others.

Henry Snider, CSFWG Founder, Hosts "Ghosts, Spirits & Hauntings" Lecture

Henry Snider, founder and President of the Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group, offered a lecture, Ghosts, Spirits and Hauntings, to a small, pre-registered group. Discussion involved the classical versus modern definition of supernatural terms, famous (and infamous) hauntings along the Front Range region and common misconceptions of the paranormal.

Jenny Maloney Takes Third Place in All Pikes Peak Reads Contest

CSFWG member, Jenny Maloney, wins second place for the short story "For Five Miles" in the Pikes Peak Library District's "All Pikes Peak Reads Writing Contest."

Hollie Snider, CSFWG Founder / Author / Editor On Staff at Writer's Conference

Hollie Snider, founder and editor for the Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group, was placed on staff with Gardenia Press and served at the second annual Gardenia Press' First Novelfest as editor and lecturer.