The Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group Monday group was established in January 1996, formed by Henry and Hollie Snider. The group started with a few like-minded writers, all tired of either paying for classes or attending writing groups which did little to offer constructive criticism beyond the non-committal, "I liked it."

The CSFWG offers the public an additional group which meets on a different day and time. Each of these groups is comprised of different members representing multiple genres.

The dynamics for all of the CSFWG groups focuses on having writers from differing genres in attendance. This allows submitting members to receive critiques from a multitude of backgrounds, interests and styles. Non genre-specific critique groups, like the CSFWG, give writers opinions, insight and suggestions coming from peers who often write in another field, allowing critiqued authors to better hone their work.

Each of the Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group members has a personal page offering photo, biography and sample works (sample works are optional). Click on any member listed below to view their information.

Amanda White (Vice President) Frances Burke Tim Christian Elliott Davis Matthew Hargis Nikki Hohl Libby Ratey

Monthly Chopping Block Meeting July 26th, 2010 from 6-9PM. Download all of this month's Barnes & Noble Monday Group's submissions in one convenient zip file: PETER AND THE THREE VS by Amanda White, LIFELINE by Tim Christian, WARMAIDEN by J.T. Evans, AFFAIRS OF THE HEART by Sangita Kalarickal, DRIVE IN FEATURE by Henry Snider, LOVE IS IN THE AIR by Teresa Thomas, MEANDERING by Sangita Kalarickal, SHADOWS AND HELLFIRE by R. Michael Burns, SPLINTERED by Hollie Snider, THE WAYS OF AN ANGEL by Matthew Hargis.

Meetings are held in the meeting room of Barnes & Noble Booksellers at the Citadel (scroll down for directions, phone number and directions). Meetings are on the last Monday of each month (with the exception of holidays) from 6-9PM.

Monday, January 25th from 6-9PM Monday, February 22nd from 6-9PM Monday, March 29th from 6-9PM Monday, April 26th from 6-9PM * Monday, May 24th from 6-9PM Monday, June 28th from 6-9PM Monday, July 26th from 6-9PM Monday, August 30th from 6-9PM Monday, September 27th from 6-PM Monday, October 25th from 6-9PM Monday, November 29th from 6-9PM Monday, December 27th from 6-9PM * - (Conflict) - May 31st is Memorial Day Click here for printer friendly information (or right-click and "save-as")

Barnes and Noble Booksellers 795 Citadel Drive East Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909 719-637-8282 Need directions? Put in your address (or even just your zip code):

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