Colorado Author Organizations
Author Organizations include a variety of author, writing, and publishing organizations with representation in Colorado with the exception of the Author’s Guild which is national. All are dedicated to supporting authors toward their publishing success.
Authors Guild
The nation’s oldest and largest professional organization for writers. Since its beginnings over a century ago it has served as the collective voice of American authors.
AuthorYOU
A nonprofit membership author and publishing resource that creates community, education, guidance, vision and success for the author who wants to be seriously successful.
Colorado Authors' Hall of Fame
Dedicated to recognizing and preserving the history of the accomplishments of past and present women and men who have created and published books. Both historical and contemporary authors who have shared their words of wisdom, encouragement and entertainment are celebrated.
Colorado Center for the Book
http://www.coloradohumanities.org/content/colorado-center-book
The Center is affiliated with the Library of Congress Center for the Book, a national center created to stimulate public interest in reading, books and libraries. The Colorado Center for the Book operates as a program of the Colorado Endowment for Humanities.
Colorado Authors League
The Colorado Authors' League was established in 1931. Its main objective is to foster the art and craft of authorship.
Colorado Association of Libraries
An association formed to improve library services to the people of Colorado, to foster professional development of its members, and to encourage the effective utilization of information literacy in all libraries.
Colorado Independent Publishers Association
A nonprofit statewide cooperative of authors, independent book publishers and publishing professionals.
Colorado Poets Center
https://coloradopoetscenter.org/
An on-line directory of writers who have published poetry and who live and work in Colorado or have strong ties to the state.
Denver Press Club
A journalism tradition in Denver that stretches back to 1884, the Club is a meeting place for journalists to socialize, gossip, swap ideas and stories.
Denver Woman’s Press Club
The club brings together over 200 writers of all backgrounds-- journalists, corporate and mass communications professionals, business and trade writers, public relations specialists, grant writers, poets, novelists, freelancers, educators and historians.
International Book Publishers Association
A not-for-profit membership organization with over 3,000 members serving and leading the independent publishing community through advocacy, education, and tools for success.
Lighthouse Writers Workshop
https://www.lighthousewriters.org/
Lighthouse Writers Workshop is the largest literary arts center in the Rocky Mountain West. Provides instruction, community events, and artistic support for writers and readers of all levels, ages, and backgrounds.
Mystery Writers of America – Rocky Mountain
A nonprofit professional organization of mystery and crime writers, editors, publishers, and other professionals in the mystery field. The national organization presents the Edgar® Awards, and provides information for mystery writers.
National League of American Pen Women, Denver
https://www.denverpenwomen.org/
The National League of American Pen Women was founded in 1897 as an alternative to the (then) all-male National Press Club. Since its founding the club has brought together women journalists, authors and illustrators for mutual benefits and the strength that comes of union.
Northern Colorado Writers
https://www.northerncoloradowriters.com
Provides support and encouragement to writers of all levels and genres on their journey to writing success.
Poetry Society of Colorado
https://www.poetrysocietyofcolorado.org/
Creative writers devoted to the art of poetry. Poetry contests and workshops.
Publishers Association of the West
A non-profit trade association dedicated to serving its members by creating a forum for the discussion of publishing issues, facilitating the exchange of ideas among its members, offering cooperative marketing opportunities, recognizing outstanding achievements in publishing, increasing its members exposure in the publishing industry.
Rocky Mountain Antiquarian
An organization of used and rare book-dealers in the Rocky Mountain West, dedicated to stimulating book collecting, promoting ethical trade in all facets of the antiquarian book business, and educating the public in the field of antiquarian books.
Sisters in Crime - Colorado
https://sistersincrimecolorado.org
Members are writers, readers, booksellers, librarians, bloggers, and others with an appreciation for the mystery genre who promote the ongoing advancement, recognition, and professional development of women crime writers.
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
A volunteer organization serving members in Wyoming and Colorado, continuing after twenty-five years to be a beacon for all who are interested in children's literature.
Western Writers of America
Members include historians, nonfiction authors, young adult, romance writers, songwriters, poets, and screenwriters for film and television. We all have one thing in common—their members’ work in every medium is set in the ever-changing American West. Awards the Spur Award to distinguished writing in the western field.
Women Writing the West
http://www.womenwritingthewest.org/
A non-profit association of writers and other professionals writing and promoting the the contributions made by women to the history, culture and growth of the American West. Awards the Willa Award to distinguished writing in the western field.