A remarkable study of the kinds of books that win big prizes reveals this: Don’t write about women. Unless, that is, you’re a man.
The winning entry in the Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust student nonfiction writing contest
Literary nonfiction contest aims to develop young talent
Jessie Allen’s formerly live coverage of the Weston Prize book gala
Five extraordinary books, two celebrity judges and only one winner
The author takes home $25,000 for his collection of 13 short stories
The author of ‘The Purchase’ talks about what of herself went into writing her book
The author of ‘Inside’ on what she’s reading now, plus an excerpt from her novel
The author of ‘Carnival’ on a writer’s life, plus a book excerpt
‘Siege 13’ author on writing life and what he’s reading now
Brian Bethune sat down with all five authors shortlisted for the Rogers’ Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize, which will be announced on Nov. 7. Here’s the first in the series, with author Tim Bowling, where we find out what the effect of literary festivals and literary prizes has on their writing life; what of themselves–beside talent and imagination–went into their nominated books; and what they are reading now, followed by an excerpt from their novel.