Aspen Words is dedicated to encouraging writers, inspiring readers, and connecting communities through storytelling. Each year, our small team hosts dozens of events, reaching over 8,700 participants through workshops, speaker series, awards, and literary gatherings. Your ticket purchase directly supports:

• Scholarships for Emerging Writers – Providing access to our renowned writers’ conference for talented authors from historically underrepresented backgrounds.

• Free Youth Poetry Workshops – Empowering middle and high school students in the Roaring Fork Valley to find their voice through spoken word and creative expression.

• Free Tickets for Educators & Students – Ensuring accessibility to all Aspen Words events, both in-person and virtual.

Additionally, your support helps sustain our growing literary programs:

• Aspen Words Literary Prize – A $35,000 annual award celebrating fiction that illuminates vital social issues and inspires meaningful change.

• Aspen Literary Festival – Launching in 2025, this festival will bring authors and readers together for an immersive literary experience.

• Aspen Writers Network – A resource for local writers to connect, develop their craft, and share their work.

• Community Reads – Fostering connection through shared reading experiences and discussions.

• The Editing Room – Offering customized professional feedback to writers.

• Summer Words – A world-renowned writing conference and literary gathering.

• Winter Words – A celebrated speaker series featuring today’s most influential literary voices.

• Youth Programming – Including Writers in the Schools and initiatives that encourage young people to explore storytelling.

Aspen Words continues to grow its impact, serving as a dynamic hub for literary culture and a beacon for storytelling excellence. Thank you for being part of this mission!