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Aspen Writers' Foundation

Our Programs

The AWF’s mission is to provide programs that encourage writers in their craft and readers in their appreciation of literature. Through its repertoire of ten year-round programs and projects, the Aspen Writers' Foundation annually serves 100,000+ literary enthusiasts of all ages.

Aspen Summer Words
Writing Retreat
Literary Festival

AWF Reads
Lyrically Speaking
Scribes and Scribblers
Story Swap
The Great Read
The Weekly Writers Group
Winter Words
Words Away
Writers in the School

Other Campaigns

Reading is Sexy
Writing Contests