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Aspen Writers Network Third Thursday Meeting | Summer Soiree | July 16
2026-07-16 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Colorado
Aspen Writers Network Third Thursday Meeting
Summer Soiree
July 16 | Bonfire Coffee (433 Main St, Carbondale) | 6:30 to 8:30 PM

It’s celebration time! Celebration of all of you, your impressive creativity, your dedication to writing, and your commitment to supporting other writers. Our Summer Soiree is always a lot of fun.

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Upcoming Third Thursday Meetings

August 20 | State of the Publishing Industry

Aspen Writers Network Third Thursday Meeting | State of the Publishing Industry | August 20
2026-08-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Bonfire Coffee, 433 Main St., Carbondale, Colorado, 81623
Aspen Writers Network Third Thursday Meeting
August 20 | Bonfire Coffee (433 Main St, Carbondale) | 6:30 to 8:30 PM

State of the Publishing Industry
An up-to-the-minute presentation on the trends and challenges in publishing. A lengthy Q&A period will follow, so you can get your questions answered.

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Upcoming Third Thursday Meetings

September 17 | Flex Your Creativity and Expand Your Skill

Aspen Writers Network Third Thursday Meeting | Flex Your Creativity and Expand Your Skill | September 17
2026-09-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Bonfire Coffee, 433 Main St., Carbondale, Colorado, 81623
Aspen Writers Network Third Thursday Meeting
August 20 | Bonfire Coffee (433 Main St, Carbondale) | 6:30 to 8:30 PM

Flex Your Creativity and Expand Your Skill
Writing prompts are a fantastic way to expand your creativity, explore new genres, and find your unique voice. So, whether you’re a seasoned wordsmith or just dipping your toes into the world of writing, come expand your artistic chops. Sharing is optional.

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Upcoming Third Thursday Meetings

October 15 | Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy with Mary Robinette Kowal

Aspen Writers Network Third Thursday Meeting | Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy with Mary Robinette Kowal | October 15
2026-10-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Bonfire Coffee, 433 Main St., Carbondale, Colorado, 81623
Aspen Writers Network Third Thursday Meeting
October 15 | Bonfire Coffee (433 Main St, Carbondale) | 6:30 to 8:30 PM

Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy with Mary Robinette Kowal.

Why is SFF hugely popular? Writers of all genres can improve the appeal of their writing by applying SFF techniques.

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Upcoming Third Thursday Meetings
November 19 | Writing fiction with Laura Zigman

Aspen Writers Network Third Thursday Meeting | Writing fiction with Laura Zigman | November 19
2026-11-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Bonfire Coffee, 433 Main St., Carbondale, Colorado, 81623
Aspen Writers Network Third Thursday Meeting
November 19 | Bonfire Coffee (433 Main St, Carbondale) | 6:30 to 8:30 PM

Writing fiction with Laura Zigman

Author Laura Zigman (THE AUTHOR WEEKEND, SEPARATION ANXIETY) will teach the key elements of fiction.

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Upcoming Third Thursday Meetings
December 17 | Holiday Party & Book Exchange

Aspen Writers Network Third Thursday Meeting | Holiday Party & Book Exchange | December 17
2026-12-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Bonfire Coffee, 433 Main St., Carbondale, Colorado, 81623
Aspen Writers Network Third Thursday Meeting
December 17 | Bonfire Coffee (433 Main St, Carbondale) | 6:30 to 8:30 PM

Holiday Party & Book Exchange
Join us for a festive and fun gathering! Choose a beloved book to share with other members.

Become an Aspen Writers Network member today!
Upcoming Third Thursday Meetings

2027 Meetings will be announced soon!
