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Ginny's Fiction Writing Blog February 2007 Archive

By Ginny Wiehardt, About.com Guide to Fiction Writing since 2005

HarperCollins Interview

Friday February 23, 2007
How better to find out what to do -- and what not to do -- when trying to publish your novel or short story collection than by asking an editor? ... Read More

Late-February 2007 Deadlines

Wednesday February 21, 2007
There are a few contest deadlines to be aware of as February draws to a close, including the Grace Paley Short Fiction and Novel Prizes, the Wisconsin Institute for Creative ... Read More

Interview with Vikram Chandra

Friday February 16, 2007
I was lucky enough to snatch a conversation with Vikram Chandra, author of the highly acclaimed "Sacred Games," the other morning. As one would expect from the book, which follows ... Read More

The Kenyon Review 2007 Young Writers Workshops

Tuesday February 13, 2007
Applications for the Young Writers Workshops, two-week workshop for intellectually curious, motivated high-school students (ages 16-18) who value writing, are due March 1. Workshops will be held June 24-July 7 ... Read More

Mid-February 2007 Award Deadlines

Monday February 5, 2007
Lots of contest deadlines coming up in the next few weeks. Some, such as the Sarabande Books Mary McCarthy Prize and the Chicago Tribune Nelson Algren Awards (both Feb. 15), ... Read More

Writing on Scholastic.com

Thursday February 1, 2007
Several teen writers have asked me about opportunities to publish their work online, so I wanted to share the fact that Scholastic Books regularly posts writing by young authors. Check ... Read More
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