Pikes Peak Writers Conference 2026: Full Schedule

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7:30am MDT

Morning Meditation and Writer Wellbeing

Saturday April 18, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am MDT

Pikes Peak/Royal Gorge

Join author Johnny Worthen for discoveries in eastern philosophy with their application to the life of an author with its many disappointments. Sessions include directed mindfulness meditation and lecture on concepts that directly speak to the writer’s journey. Classes build upon previous one, but all are welcome to each and all. There’s much to gain. Day one: Basics – the Four Noble Truths and the Eight Fold Noble path Day two: Block – The Five Hindrances and the power of RAIN Day three: Third Person Limited – Non-Identity and the muse Each class meets in the morning before regular programming Though classes are meant as a three day seminar, attendees can come to any of them without prior or later attendance and still get useful information.

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 →

Saturday April 18, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am MDT
Pikes Peak/Royal Gorge

Writing Life

Audience Advanced

4:45pm MDT

Deeper Reading for Deeper Writing

Saturday April 18, 2026 4:45pm - 5:45pm MDT

Douglas

Consciously or unconsciously meaning is hidden beneath signs and facades in literature, layered in word choice and focus. Through shared reading, discussion and meaning and themes, we will learn to consciously see what our subconscious feels within a text, those elements that unite and undercut, but always elevate craft into art. Once you understand deconstruction, your reading and your writing will never be the same.

Faculty

Johnny Worthen

Award-Winning Author

Saturday April 18, 2026 4:45pm - 5:45pm MDT
Douglas

Reality Track/How-to

Moderator Catherine Dilts
Audience Advanced

Pikes Peak Writers Conference 2026

7:30am MDT

Johnny Worthen

4:45pm MDT

Johnny Worthen

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