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Celebrating our 30th Anniversary

Thirty years ago, the founders of the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference sat around a kitchen table and dreamt up what would become today’s premier literary conference. Over the last three decades, more than 500 poets, playwrights, historians, novelists, journalists, musicians, and more have graced the stage at SVWC.

We hope you will join us as we celebrate this momentous occasion.

2024 Presenters

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Kaveh Akbar
Paul Muldoon
Clarissa Ward
Firoozeh Dumas
Pamela Paul
Padma Lakshmi
Kristin Hannah
Erik Larson
Tommy Orange
Mikhail Zygar
Evan Osnos
Justice Stephen Breyer
Tiya Miles
Margaret Atwood
Jean Hanff Korelitz
Dennis Lehane
Drew Gilpin Faust
Jeffrey Goldberg
Jeffrey Rosen
Niall Ferguson
David Miliband
Jonathan Eig
Rabbi Sharon Brous
John Vaillant
Alejandra Campoverdi
Judy Blume
Ayana Mathis
Maggie O’Farrell
Anne Lamott
Vinson Cunningham
Ruth Reichl
James Shapiro
Andrea Elliott
Jeffrey Brown

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Your support ensures that we can continue to bring today’s leading writers and thinkers to the Sun Valley community, maintaining the same high standard of quality, intimacy,  connection, and community outreach that we have for almost 30 years.

We are grateful for any and all contributions—please consider joining our family of donors today.

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Tracy K. Smith, an acclaimed voice in American poetry and a Pulitzer Prize laureate, enriched the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference with her insights into the transformative power of poetry. Serving as U.S. Poet Laureate from 2017 to 2019, Smith has significantly contributed to the appreciation and understanding of poetry, weaving intricate themes of history, identity, and the essence of humanity into her works.

During one of the 2023 SVWC panels, Smith captivated attendees with her discussion on poetry as a medium for deep self-exploration. Highlighting poetry’s capacity to connect us with our innermost thoughts and emotions, she shared her belief in writing as a pathway to uncovering our true selves. This session inspired participants to approach poetry with openness, embracing the introspection and vulnerability integral to the creative process.

For those moved by Tracy K. Smith’s reflections on poetry and self-discovery, we encourage you to explore more on the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference website (link in bio). Discover additional insights from our esteemed speakers and learn how writing can unlock deeper understandings of yourself.

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