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Hello and thank you. As you see I am just starting to contribute and I am interested in Iranian topics. I have expanded some lists and added information on several Iranian artists. I started by an article about Hengameh Fouladvand which was in my sandbox and now it is being considered for deletion. I improved it a lot. What advice do you have about it so that it won't be deleted. Also if you could tell me how to make stubs for other artists and authors of Iranian origin, I appreciate it. Dr. Becket (talk) 03:24, 17 December 2010 (UTC) {{helpme}}
- Try to find more sources about her, not just the organizations she works with or her etc. Has anyone written a book that goes in-depth about her career or life? /ƒETCHCOMMS/ 03:36, 17 December 2010 (UTC)
Thanks Fetchcomms, I found a professor Talinn Grigor of MIT has written in depth about Fouladvand"s life and career which is forthcoming. Also Who's Who In America, Who's Who in American Art, The Encyclopedia of Living Artists, and The 1988 New York Art Review cover her life story, artistic style and career history. I included the information in the article. Dr. Becket (talk) 06:06, 17 December 2010 (UTC)
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{{helpme}} Question: In writing articles about Living persons the several books that I mentioned above, plus the fact that she is published and is covered by major newspapers and is the executive director of an organization, aren't these enough to prove someone is notable and worthy enough to be covered in WP? Thanks for the help. Dr. Becket (talk) 01:32, 18 December 2010 (UTC)
- Well, in general, yes, so mention that in the deletion discussion and wait. /ƒETCHCOMMS/ 01:35, 18 December 2010 (UTC)