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How Writers Translate the Political Moment

Books aren't always a refuge. Sometimes they're the best place to start to understand today's issues.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

01.24.2019
Literature

Confronting Writing Challenges

Five Aspen Words Literary Prize nominees share their struggles with their craft.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

01.17.2019
Literature

7 Tips for Starting Your Novel

Celebrated authors share advice and inspiration they've collected over the course of their careers.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

01.10.2019
Literature

Books For Your Holiday Reading List

Aspen Words Literary Prize nominees share their recommendations.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

12.19.2018
Literature

Words in the Wild

Aspen Words teamed up with Aspen Film to present a screening of the new movie Leave No Trace, followed by a “From Book to Big Screen” discussion featuring producer Linda Reisman and novelist Peter Rock, author of My Abandonment, the award-winning novel from which the film is adapted.

BY Institute Staff

Longform

12.15.2018
Literature

What to Read this Winter

Aspen Words will welcome authors at the height of their careers to discuss their work at the 22nd annual Winter Words series in Aspen. Even if you can’t make it to Aspen, here are seven titles to add to your reading list.

BY Institute Staff

Longform

12.15.2018
Literature

Back to the Future

Four authors step onto the Institute stage to discuss their latest books. Stuart Eizenstat remembers working with Jimmy Carter, Doris Kearns Goodwin rediscovers the presidency, Arne Duncan looks at the future of education, and David Sanger warns of rising cyber insecurity.

BY Institute Staff

Longform

12.15.2018
Literature

The Write Way

Four authors find their paths with Aspen Words.

BY Institute Staff

Longform

12.15.2018
Literature

16 Books Up for the Aspen Words Literary Prize

These important novels touch on some of today's most meaningful issues.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

11.19.2018
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