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Ginny's Fiction Writing Blog September 2008 Archive

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

American Short Fiction Contest Announcement

Monday September 22, 2008
I got word this week about an upcoming contest deadline from American Short Fiction, and wanted to pass it on: The contest is open from September 15 to December 8. All ... Read More

Reader Question: What Do They Mean by a "Short Bio"?

Wednesday September 10, 2008
A reader wrote in this week asking, “What exactly do literary journals want to see when they ask for a ‘brief bio’”? It’s a question a lot of writers have ... Read More

Stephenie Meyer's Next Book On Hold?

Thursday September 4, 2008
Stephenie Meyer announced that she has quit work on her next book in the Twilight series, Midnight Sun, after a trusted reader leaked part of the book on the Internet. ... Read More

Advice from Marion Boyars Publishers

Thursday September 4, 2008
I was updating some of the small press profiles and came across a piece of advice that struck home in a way that it didn't when I posted it however ... Read More

Post-Summer Writing Prompt

Monday September 1, 2008
This week I thought it might be helpful to provide a little inspiration for those who're getting back into the swing of things after summer. Start by choosing an image ... Read More
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