Welcome to Northern Colorado Writers (NCW). The purpose of NCW is to encourage and support writers of all levels and genres.
Whether you are just starting out or are well established in your writing career, NCW can help you on your writing journey.  

About the Director

Kerrie Flanagan

5377Kerrie4x5BW72Kerrie Flanagan is the Director of Northern Colorado Writers and a freelance writer. Over the past decade she has published 130+ articles in national and regional publications and is a frequent contributor at WOW! Women on Writing. She enjoyed two years as a contributing editor for Journey magazine, worked in PR for the Fort Collins CVB and for various authors and started The Writing Bug blog. Six of her stories have been published in various Chicken Soup For The Soul books, she had an article in the 2011 Guide to Literary Agents and articles in the 2012, 2013 and the upcoming 2014 Writer's Markets. She is also the author of the children's book, Cornelius Comma Saves  the Day.

Prior to  her writing career, Kerrie was a teacher for 10 years. FIve years ago she combined her love for writing and teaching with her passion for helping other writers and started Northern Colorado Writers. Through classes, workshops, meetings and an annual conference, NCW is able to provide its 200+ members and other writers, the tools, encouragement and information needed to find success.

Kerrie is available for writing coaching on most aspects of writing and publishing. If you need help with content editing on a manuscript, someone to keep you accountable with your writing or any other writing related support, she can help. Contact her by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone and to talk more about getting started on your road to writing success. 

 

 


Recent Publication Credits

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Magazine Credits

Alaskan_Marine_Highway_ArticleKerrie's many articles have appeared in national and regional print magazines on a variety of topics including travel, parenting, profiles and writing. Read more to see complete list. 

 

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Online Credits

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Kerrie is a frequent contributor to the online magazine, Women On Writing. Read More to see the complete list and the links to the articles. 

 

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Newspaper and Book Credits

Kerrie has written dozens of newspaper articles. Her essays have appeared in various Chicken Soup For The Soul Books. She currently writes a column for the Fort Collins Coloradoan that runs the second Sunday of every month and addresses the literary arts community in the city. Read more for a complete list.

 

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Kerrie Flanagan Selected as Woman of Vision Honoree

Colorado Women of Influence announced the recipients of the 2011 Women of Vision Awards. Honorees were determined to have made a contribution to the well-being and empowerment of women and the betterment of their communities through outstanding innovation, leadership, and social Impact.

The Honorees were recognized at the Women of Vision Gala on Wednesday, July 20th at the Ft. Collins Hilton. Among the twelve chosen was Kerrie Flanagan,

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