B o u l d e r W r i t i n g S t u d i o239b Canyon, Boulder CO 80302 303.362.1509

B o u l d e r W r i t i n g S t u d i oWhy writing? Writing is one of our most potent forms of self-expression – something that should be accessible to the entire com-munity. At Boulder Writing Studio, we provide oppor-tunities for all ages and levels, from the absolute beginner to the active professional. We focus on all forms—from the short story and the screenplay to the magazine article and the memoir.

Why Boulder? Few places in the country are better suited to the mission of Boulder Writing Studio. Boul-der’s artists, athletes, entrepre-neurs, and progressive thinkers make up a community united by the shared vision of creative and personal freedom.

Writers have always been a part of this legacy—from Alan Ginsberg and Jon Krakauer to the thousands of people currently writing on their own or in small, ad-hoc groups.

We offer writing workshops, mentorship programs, com-munity events and publishing opportunities for all ages and backgrounds, regardless of financial means. In short, we’re making a home for diverse, emerging creative voices in our community.

In the next year we plan to enlarge our program to include family book clubs, author luncheons, film screen-ings, and dynamic readings with local writers and actors.

In these ways Boul-der Writing Studio will continue to fulfill its mission to become the com-munity’s center for creative expression, writing excellence, and literacy.

Why now? Despite Boulder’s affinity for the literary arts, until recently there was no commu-nity-based arts organization in the area focused exclusively on the full spectrum of creative writing forms and genre. Boulder Writing Studio fills this void, providing the re-sources, support, and expertise people need to explore this vitally important art form.

Studio summer kids’ camp critique session.

“I showed up to the first class of Robert’s non-fiction workshop with the vague notion I wanted to write a memoir. I had a bunch of blog posts, one essay, and no earthly idea how to string together my thoughts in a co-herent book-like form. By the end of the eight-week ses-sion, I had fifty pages. Even better, I had the inspiration to keep going. I can’t wait to start his next workshop!”

“Explaining key ideas, giving feedback, engaging the writers in the workshop–Jim’s very good at all these.”

“Robert was the best educated and most effective instructor I’ve had in over a dozen writing workshops, including four CU writing classes.”

“Serena is superb at explaining complex thoughts and distilling them into a new simple essence. She has a profound grasp of the subject matter, is gifted at giving feedback, and is so incrediblly well-prepared each night.”

“I’m so glad Robert is in Boulder and doing the work-shops. He is a fabulous writing sage.”

T h e S t u d i o E x p e r i e n c e

“I constantly felt enriched by Christopher’s instruction.His style of teaching made me want to continue to pur-sue creative writing (even though I’m not an English major). I recently applied for the CU Creative Writing program and got accepted!”

“Robert’s input was priceless. He is a careful reader and an amazing editor; his comments & suggestions provide a path towards improvement without putting words in the writer’s mouth. Whenever I put his suggestions into action, I found myself not just refining my work, but learning how to be a better writer. He has this ingenious way of guiding you towards your own voice.”

“I’m so happy the writing studio opened in Boulder!”

“Boulder Writing Studio has honed my skills, provided me with structure, community, and substantive feedback. I can thank my recent success in the world of feature screenwriting to Robert and the Studio!”

top to bottom: James McVey, Serena Chopra, Chris Rosales right: Robert Gatewood

ROBERT GATEWOOD is a published novelist and screenwriter with more than 10 years experience teaching creative writing. His acclaimed novel, The Sound of the Trees, was a BookSense 76 Selection and listed among the “Best Books of the South-west” by an association of Independent Bookstore Owners. Gatewood is at work on his second novel, and is negotiating the production of his most recent screenplay.

JAMES MCVEY is the author of three books, including The Wild Upriver and Other Stories and Martha Maxwell: Natural History Pioneer. His most recent book, The Way Home: Essays on the Outside West was published in 2010. Jim’s short stories and es-says have appeared in literary journals around the world, including Island, Frontieres, Divide, Sport Literate, Puckerbrush Review, Kinesis, Apostrophe, and Rolling Stock.

SERENA CHOPRA has been published in Denver Quarterly, Fact-Simile, The Laurel Review, VOLT, No Tell Motel, Pax Americana and other literary publications. Her latest chapbook, “Penumbra” was released in August 2011. She is a 2010 Kundiman fellow.

CHRISTOPHER DAVID ROSALES is the author of Plata o Plomo, which recently won the McNamara Creative Arts Grant and was short-listed for the Faulkner-Wisdom Award. He is also a three-time winner of Center of the American West’s Thompson Award for Western American Writing.

Our mission is to support emerging local voices and connect our community through the literary arts. Since 2010, the studio has promoted and encouraged the art and craft of writing, the bold magic of self expression, and the power of the written word to transform our individual and collective lives.

F a l l C u r r i c u l u m Our mission: provide learning opportunities for writers, at every level of skill. We think we’re on the right track.

W r i t i n g C o m m u n i t y

BWS Staf fRobert Gatewood, Executive DirectorElena Levy, Events Coordinator

BWS Founding MembersChristine BarbourJennifer DunbarChristina Fi!isPatti GassawayHeidi JakalMark LonerganJohn MadsenEve RoseNoah RinskyMaria RudolphMaggie SheridanJennifer Sullivan-CorkernPete TakedaCarla ThilmontChris ThomasMatt TreonMolly WatermanWanda White

Board of Direc torsTom GilboyCristine MiltonAnita Oswald

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Boulder’s Literary Event of the

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NY Times best-seller author Anthony Swofford (Jarhead) reads from his new memoir Hotels Hospitals and Jails.

Plus great eats & cocktails, live music, and a silent auction. $40 advance, $45 at door. tickets: boulderwritingstudio.org 303.362.1509

spreadthewords.BOULDER WRITING STUDIO’S FIRST ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 7!11 PM

BOULDERADO MEZZANINE

with“Mr. Swofford can write like he drives: fast and furious and profane... a high-test, high-wire performance...” –The New York Times

Community Film Screenings Screenwriters, film-lovers, and kids—join us at the Studio for three great movies, three nights a month. Film commentary, a cold reading of a scene with audience participation, and, of course, too much popcorn.

Creative Writing Camps Summer Youth Camp 2012 saw a 500% increase in enrollment from our previous year. Our next goal: a year-round after-school program.

2012 Inaugural Fundraiser Last month, Anthony Swofford—

New York Times best-selling author of Jarhead and Hotels Hospitals

and Jails—spoke and read from his newest book at our premier fund-

raising event at the Boulderado.

We took the plunge. Come see our new Studio. We’ve finished renovations and swept up the

sawdust in time for our fall workshop sessions and community events. Come see our digs at

2nd & Canyon in Boulder.