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Confronting Writing Challenges

Five Aspen Words Literary Prize nominees share their struggles with their craft.

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4 days ago
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7 Tips for Starting Your Novel

Celebrated authors share advice and inspiration they've collected over the course of their careers.

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Blog Post

2 weeks ago
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Books For Your Holiday Reading List

Aspen Words Literary Prize nominees share their recommendations.

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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
Literature

Mohsin Hamid Wins the Aspen Words Literary Prize

Mohsin Hamid is the author of "Exit West" and the first recipient of the $35,000 prize for a book with social impact.

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Blog Post

04.10.2018
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5 Questions with Novelist Jesmyn Ward

The Aspen Words Literary Prize nominee discusses her latest book, Sing, Unburied, Sing.

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Blog Post

01.29.2018
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How Writing Saved Curtis Dawkins' Life

The Aspen Words Literary Prize nominee says you've probably never seen an accurate portrayal of prison.

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Blog Post

01.16.2018
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Weike Wang on Science and Literature

The Aspen Words Literary Prize nominee answers questions about her writing process and what she loves to read.

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Blog Post

01.11.2018
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