DENVER WRITERS FORUM: Elmore Leonard's Rules of Writing

We are delighted to invite you to an engaging forum dedicated to exploring Elmore Leonard’s Ten Rules of Writing. Leonard, the master of crisp dialogue and lean prose, offered timeless advice that continues to shape fiction today.

What to Expect:

• A lively discussion of Leonard’s rules, from “Never open a book with weather” to “If it sounds like writing, rewrite it.”
• Practical insights on how these principles can sharpen your own craft.
• Open dialogue where participants share experiences applying (or breaking) the rules in their work.
• A collaborative space to debate whether Leonard’s minimalist approach fits every genre—or if bending the rules leads to new creative breakthroughs.

Whether you’re a novelist, short story writer, or simply passionate about the art of storytelling, this forum promises to be both thought-provoking and inspiring. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and maybe even a draft or two. Let’s see how Leonard’s wisdom can guide us—and where we might choose to rebel.

We look forward to your voice in the conversation!

Our forum meets every fourth Thursday. It’s an open discussion of writing, editing, and publishing issues that participants bring to the table.

Note: We get free validated parking in the garage at 3847 North Downing Street.

(Be sure to join the Denver Writers Workshop on Meetup and Facebook for more information on those activities.)