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Aspen Summer Words Writing Retreat and Literary Festival

Note: This is a past event, additional resources may be available below.

Jun 16 – 21, 2013
Aspen, CO

Date

Jun 16 – 21, 2013
4:30am – 6:30am EDT

Location

Aspen, CO, United States
Aspen Meadows Resort

Contact

    [email protected]
    (970) 925-3122

Hosts

  1. Aspen Words

Hailed as one of the nation’s “Top Ten Literary Gatherings” by USA Today, this six-day celebration of words, stories, and ideas consists of a morning writing retreat, afternoon literary festival events, and one-on-one professional consultations with agents and editors. This year’s Festival will celebrate the literary riches of China. From author readings and behind-the-book panel discussions, be a part of a sojourn that celebrates the literary arts with authors Deborah Fallows, James Fallows, Yiyun Li, Sandra Tsing Loh, and Lisa See.

Hailed as one of the nation’s “Top Ten Literary Gatherings” by USA Today, this six-day celebration of words, stories, and ideas consists of a morning writing retreat, afternoon literary festival events, and one-on-one professional consultations with agents and editors.