I'm Darby Karchut and I write about the magic and power of families, and powerfully magical families. Oh, and horses.
If you're an aspiring author, check out these writing tips. Or if you want to know more about me, visit my FAQ page.
"The kids are still talking about her visit, and are motivated to write!"
Stephanie Jordan, Language Arts elementary teacher
"What an awesome Skype visit with Darby Karchut, who shared amazing revising techniques - we can't wait for more."
Beth Pederson, 4th grade teacher
"This author visit by Darby Karchut was amazing! The kids and staff loved it!"
Celeste Troisfontaines, elementary school librarian
"Thank you so much for taking time to come talk with our writers. It was so great for them to hear from a real published author!"
Amanda Poss, 5th grade teacher
I'm currently offering
several presentations
in-person or Zoom
(about 30-40 minutes)
"Putting Clothes on a Skeleton: Revising in Layers"
(for grades 3-6)
"Taradiddles: The Magic of Pictures and Words"
(for grades K-2)
"World-Building Like An Anthropologist"
(for middle and high school)
In-Person Author's Fee:
$300-$500 in Colorado Springs area
Out of area: please contact me at
2022 - 2023 Visits
Mountainside Elementary School
Fort Carson, CO
September 29
Academy Endeavour Elementary School
Colorado Springs, CO
TBA
Chinook Trail Elementary School
Colorado Springs, CO
TBA
Colorado Springs, CO
TBA
Colorado Springs, CO
TBA
2022 Visits
Academy Endeavour Elementary School
Author Visit & Presentation
January 7
Colorado Springs, CO
Creative Writing Club
January 20
Colorado Springs, CO
Author Visits & Presentation
January 21
Colorado Springs, CO
Jan. 31 - Feb. 4
(Author #290)
Sharon, MA
January 31
Author Visit & Presentation
February 18
Colorado Springs, CO
Spring 2022
Colorado Springs, CO
Faculty Member
April 28 - May 1
Colorado Springs, CO
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