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Literature

Five Great Authors to Read this Winter

Looking for some holiday reading? Aspen Words has got you covered.

BY Elizabeth Nix

Blog Post

11.21.2017
Literature

Writing to Bear Witness

Author Carolyn Murnick shares her deeply personal story of turning loss into art.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

08.09.2017
Arts

Connecting to the Universe Through Music

An excerpt from Marcia Butler's memoir "The Skin Above My Knee."

BY Marcia Butler

Blog Post

05.23.2017
Arts

How I Springboarded My Writing Career

Aspen Words helped author Marcia Butler focus on writing.

BY Marcia Butler

Blog Post

05.23.2017
Arts

Meet the New Aspen Words Emerging Writer Fellows

These 10 writers have shown excellence in fiction, memoir, and poetry.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

03.01.2017
Literature

Aspen Words Literary Prize for Fiction

The Prize recognizes an influential work of fiction about vital contemporary issues.

BY Aspen Institute

Of Interest

09.28.2016
Literature

Confessions of a Debut Author

For any aspiring writer, author Alexandra Oliva's journey is an inspiring one.

BY Caroline Tory

Blog Post

07.12.2016
Literature

How to Tell a Great Story

Powerhouse literary couple Geraldine Brooksand Tony Horwitz share their tips.

BY Aspen Ideas To Go

Podcast

05.19.2016
Literature

Diverse Identities Through Poetry

Can something as simple as poetry help unite us? Consider this as we celebrate National Poetry Month.

BY Renee Prince

Blog Post

04.05.2016