Literature

Join us for a virtual talk with environmental writer Heather Hansman, whose book, “Downriv

Every writer’s journey looks a little bit different. Some are practically born with a pen and pa

What are the rules when you’re writing about friends and family or reimagining the lives of 

What does it take to collaborate effectively with an agent and editor and build a lasting career

Can you write about people and subjects outside of your immediate experience and/or identity? Wh

Words, sentences, and stories can lead to shifts in consciousness, to action and to change.

Renowned poets (and friends) Jericho Brown, a 2020 Pulitzer Prize winner, and Ada Limón, a 2018 National Critics Circle Award winner, spoke as part of the Winter Words speaker series.

On April 16, 2020, Christy Lefteri was named winner of the Aspen Words Literary Prize for her novel The Beekeeper of Aleppo.

Artistic Director of Shakespeare Theatre Company Simon Godwin joined us in conversation with Aspen Institute Corporate Secretary and Executive Vice President Eric Motley to discuss the enduring cultural significance of Shakespeare's work throughout time.