Gather.com Draws 2,676 Entries For Writing Contest

Gather.com Draws 2,676 Entries For Writing Contest

Thursday, Apr 5, 2007 6:00 AM ET (Mediapost)

SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORK GATHER.COM AND the Touchstone imprint of Simon & Schuster Publishing have narrowed the field to 20 semifinalists in their First Chapters Writing Competition, dubbed "American Idol for Books." Gather.com says its membership doubled since the competition was announced and 2,676 manuscripts were entered by novelists from across the country. The winner's book will be published.