Let’s Make the Case for Blog Posts as Literature

From the Editors of Creative Nonfiction:

Recently, the NY Times’ Paper Cuts blog ran an interesting piece about  whether or not a blog could rise to the level of literature  (http://tiny.cc/thr48). Their answer, ultimately, was no, but the  editors at  Creative Nonfiction are trying  to remove this “less-than” tag many ascribe to the form. For the past  three years we’ve been featuring blog posts in our publications, and  we are currently seeking narrative blog posts to reprint in our next  issue (#39: Summer Reading; forthcoming July 2010).  What we’re looking for:  Vibrant  new voices  with interesting,  true  stories  to tell.  Posts must be able to stand alone, 2000 words or  fewer, and  posted between November 1, 2009 and March 31, 2010.  Deadline for nominations is 12 pm EST, Monday, April 26, 2010.  To nominate a blog post or for more info, go here:  http://www.creativenonfiction.org/blog/blog_nomination.html