The Castle Rock Writers Conference and how small writing conferences can help local writers

Castle Rock Writers Conference is a Colorado event focused on helping local writers improve their craft and enter the publishing industry. This report provides a breakdown of the conference’s history from its foundation in 1999 to its current iteration in 2019. The report will also serve as an analysis of the organization of the conference. It also highlights how CRWC has adapted over the years to draw in different parts of the writing community along Colorado’s Front Range. It aims to highlight the importance of these small conferences, with their focus on community and accessibility.