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

Tickets for the Winter Words 2025 Speaker Series are now available!

Events will take place January 29, February 5 and February 12, 2025.

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.