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Jason Rapczynski Writes a Novel in Three Days -- and Gets it Publishednew

For 31 years, the 3-Day Novel Contest has provided an outlet for any writer, would-be or otherwise, to pound the keys and get it done. Bonus: The contest winner works with an editor and gets the novel published by 3-Day Books, which organizes the contest.
New Haven Advocate  |  David Riedel  |  07-07-2009  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Joyce Carol Oates is a Disciplined Scribenew

Speculation about Oates' jaw-dropping productivity swirls around her: She writes in a trance. She's a recluse. She never revises. But, in fact, her recipe is simple: She writes every single day.
San Diego CityBeat  |  Barbara Davenport  |  11-19-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

'Powder' Compiles the Stories of Female Soldiersnew

This collection of short stories and poems, which will be available for purchase beginning on Nov. 11 -- Veterans Day -- was published by Kore Press, a Tucson publication company dedicated to making women's literary voices heard.
Tucson Weekly  |  Megan Neighbor  |  11-06-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

The Exaggerated World of David Sedarisnew

David Sedaris responds to allegations that he fabricates portions of his stories, then discusses writer's block, quitting smoking and killing animals.
Shepherd Express  |  Evan Rytlewski  |  04-12-2007  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

The Wright Stuffnew

Arkansas native C.D. Wright, who just won a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship (the so-called "genius grant"), talks about her work.
Arkansas Times  |  David Koon  |  10-08-2004  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

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