About the Director

Kerrie Flanagan

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Kerrie Flanagan is the Director of Northern Colorado Writers and a freelance writer. Over the past decade she has published 125+ articles in national and regional publications, 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. Five of her stories have been published in various Chicken Soup For The Soul books and she is the author of the children's book, Cornelius Comma Saves  the Day.

Prior to  her writing career, Kerrie was a teacher for 10 years. Four 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's Publishing Credits

Magazine Credits

Marker Point Sampler
FamilyFun
November 2008

How to Instill Holiday Giving, Not Getting in Your Children
Your Hometown Magazine
Nov-Dec. 2008

New Year’s Resolutions-Doing What Works For You
Your Hometown Magazine
Nov-Dec. 2008

Lisa Peterson Profile
Journey
Aug/Sept 2008

Beginners Guide To Football
Your Hometown Magazine
Sept-Oct 2008

The Beauty of Autumn Close to Home
Your Hometown Magazine
Sept-Oct 2008

Saddle Up In Parker
Your Hometown Magazine
July-Aug 2008

Staycation
Your Hometown Magazine
July-Aug 2008

What Freedom Means
Your Hometown Magazine
July-Aug 2008

Dr. Cat Cross
Journey May/June 2008
Pages:10-11

Colorado Adventure
Journey May/June 2008
Pages:24-25

Juno
Reel Journey Column
Journey May/June 2008
Pages:17

Threads That Bind
Mothers Day Ideals
May 2008

Online Credits

Writing a Strong Story: Tips from the Pros
WOW! Women on Writing
July 2010

From Book To Screen, An Interview With Robin Swicord.
WOW! Women on Writing
May/June 2010

Fido-Friendly Fort Collins
First Dog Barking
May 2010

How 2 Pitch to an Agent at a Writers Conference
WOW! Women On Writing
December 2009

It's Not My Fault!
ImperfectParent.com , September 2006
Web site

The Threads That Bind
Beliefnet.com, August 2000
website

Newspaper Credits

Stephen Cannell Interview
Fort Collins Coloradoan
March 14 2010

Polaris Trash Talkers
Fort Collins Coloradoan
February 2010

Teresa Funke: Doing Her Part
Fort Collins Forum
November, 2007

Desiree Elting: Photographic Artist
Fort Collins Forum
October 2007

History on Tap
Fort Collins Forum
September 2007

New Music College Measures Up
Fort Collins Forum
August 2007

70 Years of Delicious Service
Fort Collins Forum
August 2007

Book Credits

The Threads That Bind
Chicken Soup for the Mother and Son Soul
April 2006
Pages:86-88

What's in a Name
Chicken Soup for the Mother and Son Soul
April 2006
Pages:180-182

It's Not Windy Enough
Chicken Soup for the Mother and Son Soul
April 2006
Pages:220-222

God's Caregiver
Chicken Soup for the Caregivers Soul
2004
Pages:80-83

Cornelius Comma Saves the Day
1999



 

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