Pikes Peak Writers Conference 2026: Full Schedule

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2:00pm MDT

The Gooey Guts of Horror

Friday April 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT

El Paso

A class about the most visceral genre–HORROR. We'll discuss its evolutionary origins, compare it to its sister genre, then explore it, categorize it and wrestle with it to explore techniques to effectively use horror in our own writing.

Faculty

Johnny Worthen

Award-Winning Author

Johnny Worthen grew up in the high desert snows and warm summer winds of the Wasatch Mountains. He graduated with a B.A. in English, minor in Classics and a Master's in American Studies from the University of Utah. After a series of businesses and adventures, including years abroad... Read More →

Friday April 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
El Paso

Genre-Specific

Moderator Lin Faloon

3:15pm MDT

Short Stories: Good for the Novelist, Good for the Career, Good for the Soul

Friday April 17, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT

Douglas

Short stories are an oft overlooked gateway to many advantageous things in a writer's career. I will offer up some really good reasons to consider publishing a few: making new connections, learning new genres, experimenting with (and improving) writing styles, and more.

Faculty

Sam Knight

Author/Publisher, Knight Writing Press

Sam Knight is the owner/publisher of Knight Writing Press and author of six children’s books, four novels, and over 80 short stories, including three co-authored with Kevin J. Anderson. Though he has written in many cool worlds, such as Planet of the Apes, Wayward Pines, and... Read More →

Friday April 17, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Douglas

Craft of Writing

Moderator Lin Faloon
Audience Beginner

Pikes Peak Writers Conference 2026

2:00pm MDT

Johnny Worthen

3:15pm MDT

Sam Knight

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