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for
COLLECTIVE 
ABUNDANCE.

STORY-

TELLING

AT
THE 
WORD

Our work is toward collective abundance.

Our seed is storytelling.

Our path opens through expanding models of literary community & publishing.

EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS:

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Literary Conference

At the [margins.] Literary Conference, we welcome writers and publishing creatives to explore and expand through writing craft, publishing, and community sessions. 

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Book Festival

The [margins.] Book Festival is a community gathering and celebration of storytelling. 

Whether you engage with story through books, films, visual arts, photography, poetry, comedy or however, we invite you join the festivities.

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Every year, the Editor-Writer Mentorship connects upcoming writers from BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, disabled, and neurodiverse communities with an experienced acquiring editor for a yearlong mentorship and review of a complete manuscript. 

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Year-round Bookseller Events &
Supports

Booksellers sign-up to join exclusive pre-publication events, get access to The Word's preview library, and join for conversations exploring new pathways in bookselling. 

Annual #MarginsBookselling 
Celebration

An annual celebration of bookstores run by and for BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, disabled and neurodiverse communities, with bookstore & bookseller spotlights, online events, and opportunities for readers to engage and support. 

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THE DUENDE-WORD
BIPOC BOOKSELLER AWARD

An annual celebration of booksellers uplifting community through leadership, innovation, and activism.

Readers: FIND YOUR BOOKSTORE

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Writing, Publishing, & Bookselling Workshops

The Word's Booklists

Writing & Pub Resource
Guide

WRITING WORKSHOPS,
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT,
& MORE

We're exploring community and publishing pathways all year long. Find even more resources for writers, readers, and publishing creatives under the "More Programs" menu. Keep in touch with via our socials to join us for bookish celebrations throughout the year. 

BY COMMUNITY,

FOR COMMUNITY

Read more about how we approach the work, and our values of community-led programming. 

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RECIPIENT
2022 DENVER MAYOR'S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ARTS & CULTURE

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