Draft:Ben Greer

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Declined by Paul W 32 hours ago. Last edited 0 seconds ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Comment: One reference (inline citation) is insufficient to demonstrate notability - see WP:GNG. Prose section of article might need to be expanded; reviews and "See also" section suggests more references could be added to substantiate notability as a published writer (read WP:AUTHOR). Paul W (talk) 17:06, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

Ben Greer, born Bernard Eugene Greer (December 4, 1948), is an American novelist, poet, and playwright. He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and raised in the nearby community of Glenn Springs. He attended the University of South Carolina, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English, and later attended Hollins College, earning a Master of Fine Arts. He published his first novel, Slammer, at the age of 26. He taught at the University of South Carolina for 33 years.^[1]

^ "Greer, Bernard Eugene". South Carolina Encyclopedia. Retrieved 24 February 2023.

[1] "Greer, Bernard Eugene". South Carolina Encyclopedia. Retrieved 24 February 2023.

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