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Literature

Aspen Summer Words Writers Conference and Literary Festival

Summer Words is a six-day celebration of words, stories, and ideas held annually in Aspen. Advanced workshops include fiction, memoir, middle grade, narrative nonfiction, poetry and book editing led by renowned authors and teachers. Literary agents and editors meet one-on-one with workshop participants. Public panel discussions and craft talks provide inspiration and insight for writers and readers alike.

2022 WORKSHOPS

APPLICATIONS OPEN JANUARY 5, 2022. 
Fiction: Mary Beth Keane & Ayana Mathis
Memoir: Mark Doty
Poetry: Terrance Hayes
Narrative Nonfiction: Robert Kolker
Sci-Fi/Fantasy: Fonda Lee
Book Editing: Natalie Serber
Middle Grade: Coming soon!

*Non-juried workshops are not being held in 2022

APPLY HERE

More info: http://www.aspenwords.org/programs/summer-words/

Event information
Date
Sun Jun 19, 2022 - Fri Jun 24, 2022
Location
Aspen, CO