New Year's Resolutions for Writers
Sunday December 31, 2006
Ready to set concrete goals for the next year of your writing life? Finish the short story collection that's been gathering dust, read that classic Russian novel you've always meant ... Read More
Happy Holidays!
Sunday December 24, 2006
Holiday Gifts for Writers
Friday December 22, 2006
Anyone else frightened by the fact that there are only 3 shopping days left? Don't despair -- at least not over the other writers in your life. These suggestions could ... Read More
A.S. Byatt on Willa Cather
Thursday December 14, 2006
This past weekend, The Guardian online published a long essay by A.S. Byatt on the career of Willa Cather, a relatively unsung American modernist author ("She was a modernist ... Read More
Ducts: The Webzine of Personal Stories
Wednesday December 13, 2006
I just heard about this excellent webzine today and wanted to pass on the word. In addition to the memoirs, the zine publishes fiction, poetry, and art...to submit work, see ... Read More
Per Contra 2007 Prize for Short Fiction
Tuesday December 12, 2006
I just got word about a contest for a relatively new journal, Per Contra: The International Journal of the Arts, Literature and Ideas. They are offering a $1,000 grand prize ... Read More
Costa Book Awards Shortlist Announced
Monday December 4, 2006
The book award formerly known as the Whitbread recently announced its shortlist for 2006. Books shortlisted for the novel category of the influential UK award include "Restless" by William Boyd, ... Read More