September 11 - 13, 2026
In Beautiful Cedaredge, Colorado
Hosted by:
A Celebration of Writing
Inspiring Authors, Encouraging Writers, and Engaging Readers
Escape the ordinary and elevate your writing amidst the unparalleled
natural beauty of Colorado's Western Slope.
The Grand Mesa Writers’ Symposium is more than an event—it’s a creative retreat held in the picturesque town of Cedaredge, perfectly situated beneath the breathtaking expanse of the Grand Mesa, the largest flattop mountain in the world.
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Featured Voices: Prepare to be inspired by a hand-selected trio of gifted authors, each with an authentic and compelling link to this very region. At the elegant Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center, they will open up conversations about their award-winning literature in stimulating large-group talks and focused, intimate sessions.
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The Craft Defined: Dive deep into the mechanics of compelling storytelling. Our curated cadre of professional authors and experienced writing teachers will host practical, engaging workshops covering vital topics in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. You will gain the tools you need to succeed.
Leave with a renewed sense of purpose, essential new skills, and a network of fellow creators. The magic of the Grand Mesa awaits your story!
Keynote Speaker
Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer will be the keynote speaker for the closing event on Sunday. She is a poet, teacher, speaker and writing facilitator who co-hosts Emerging Form, a podcast on creative process. Her daily audio series, The Poetic Path, is on the Ritual app. Her poems have appeared on A Prairie Home Companion, PBS News Hour, O Magazine, Washington Post’s Book Club, and Carnegie Hall stage. Her recent collections are All the Honey and The Unfolding. In 2024, she became poet laureate for Evermore, helping others explore grief and love through poetry. Since 2006, she’s written a poem a day, sharing them on her blog, A Hundred Falling Veils. One-word mantra: Adjust.
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