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

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

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

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

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

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