Summer Words
Save the Week: June 22-27, 2025!
Applications for one of the nation’s top writers’ conferences, with workshops led by renowned authors in an inspiring mountain setting, will open again in early 2025.
Youth Programming
Poetry in the schools coming this fall to RFV middle schools.
Returning to Aspen and Basalt. Introducing Carbondale.
Literary Prize
Announcing the 2025 Longlist
The Aspen Words Literary Prize is a $35,000 annual award for an influential work of fiction that illuminates a vital contemporary issue and demonstrates the transformative power of literature on thought and culture.
Winter Words
Winter Words 2025 Speaker Series
Events will take place January 29, February 5 and February 12, 2025. Tickets coming soon!
Aspen Literary Festival
Presented by Book of the Month
Coming Fall 2025!
A multi-day celebration of readers, writers and the power of books. Save the dates: Sept 26-28, 2025!
Upcoming Events
Encouraging Writers
Inspiring Readers
Connecting Through Stories
Our Programs
Summer
Words
Recognized as one of the nation’s top literary gatherings, Summer Words is a six-day celebration of words, stories, and ideas held annually in Snowmass Village, CO.
Winter
Words
The 2024 Winter Words lineup features acclaimed book club selections, bestselling authors, stunning stories of triumph and a world champion athlete.
AW Literary
Prize
The Aspen Words Literary Prize is a $35,000 annual award for an influential work of fiction that illuminates a vital contemporary issue and demonstrates the transformative power of literature on thought and culture.
Aspen Writers’
Network
In keeping with Aspen Words’ commitment to working writers, AWN was formed to provide mutual support and networking opportunities for writers and aspiring writers in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond.
Writers
in Schools
Aspen Words’ educational outreach program that brings accomplished professional writers to public schools in the greater Roaring Fork Valley, from Aspen to Glenwood Springs.
Community
Read
Presented in partnership with the Pitkin County Library, the community ready celebrates literature, unites readers around a work of fiction and ignites meaningful conversation on the vital social issues explored the winning book.
Become a Member!
Enjoy special access to Aspen Words events while supporting our programs!
Support Aspen Words
At Aspen Words, we focus on providing opportunities for readers and writers to connect through unique stories. The support of our members and community alike makes what we do possible. If you would like to help grow our organization, we accept donations of any size. Thank you for your consideration!
Sponsorships
We are so thankful to have the support of our various sponsors who help us keep Aspen Words available to all writers and beyond.
