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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

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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

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
Around the Institute

Learning Privilege, Humility, and Courage on a 2,774-Mile Bike Trip

A Q&A with Carrie Morgridge, author of 'The Spirit of the Trail: A Journey to Fulfillment Along the Continental Divide.'

BY Anne Mosle

Blog Post

10.08.2018
Literature

Six Banned Books to Read this Week

Aspen Words staff members pick their favorite controversial classics.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

09.25.2018
Literature

10 Books for Summer Reading

A guide from Aspen Words on novels, memoirs, and more you can dive into.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

05.25.2018
Literature

Zinzi Clemmons on Transforming Loss

Clemmons is nominated for the first Aspen Words Literary Prize.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

04.09.2018
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