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Colson Whitehead Dares You to Stereotype Him

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author joined Aspen Words to discuss his life and work.

BY Julie Comins

Blog Post

02.28.2019
Literature

10 Writers to Watch (and Read) in 2019

Aspen Words provides fellowships to emerging writers demonstrating exceptional talent and promise.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

02.25.2019
Literature

Elaine Pagels' Search for Religion

Pagels will join Aspen Words for their Winter Words event on February 26.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

02.22.2019
Literature

Authors Share Their Inspiration

Sometimes inspiration for a story is borne out of a new experience, other times it comes from re-examining your daily life.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

01.31.2019
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

6 Books for Your Fall Reading List

Expand your bookshelf and your world with these works from the 22nd annual Winter Words series.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

10.12.2018
Literature

How Mohsin Hamid Brought the Refugee Crisis to Life

Hamid's novel 'Exit West' is the winner of the inaugural Aspen Words Literary Prize.

BY Nicole Corea

Blog Post

04.23.2018
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