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Here are the finalists for the 2021 Joyce Carol Oates Prize.

Here are the finalists for the 2021 Joyce Carol Oates Prize.

By Rasheeda Saka | March 10, 2021

If writing's got you down, remember that James Patterson's first book was rejected 31 times.

If writing's got you down, remember that James Patterson's first book was rejected 31 times.

By Jessie Gaynor | March 10, 2021

Deesha Philyaw has won the 2020 Story Prize.

Deesha Philyaw has won the 2020 Story Prize.

By Rasheeda Saka | March 10, 2021

Everything you probably don't want to know about Mumford & Sons, Jordan Peterson, and Andy Ngo.

Everything you probably don't want to know about Mumford & Sons, Jordan Peterson, and Andy Ngo.

By Jonny Diamond | March 10, 2021

Nineteen Ways of Looking at <br>Marilynne Robinson

Nineteen Ways of Looking at
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Kevin Brockmeier on the Literary Prowess (and Workshop Advice) of an American Icon

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When Philip Roth Switched Publishers, Drama Ensued

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Check out this video game inspired by Haruki Murakami’s short stories.

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A new Hans Christen Andersen museum takes architectural inspiration from one of his stories.

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