And What Do You Do? by Edward Toupin
The burning question: What do you do? Contributing writer Edward Toupin sheds light on the not-so-easy answer.

Dealing With Rejection by Apryl Duncan
You finally received a letter from the publisher. But it's not the news you want to hear. Tackle the mental challenge while getting your manuscript one step closer to published status.

Don't Get Burned: Researching and Evaluating Writing Contests by Lenore Wright
Many creative writers market their own work and winning or placing well in a contest is one way they draw attention to their writing. How do you evaluate which contests would be the most effective for your writing? Harness the power of the Web!

Getting the Most Out of Critique Groups by Apryl Duncan
How can you turn your baby over to a group of strangers for evaluation? Use these tips to have the best writing critique group experience.

Interviewing an Author: Don't Be Left Speechless by Stephen Earley Jordan, II
Have to interview an author? Use these tips to conduct an interview worth writing about.

In Spite of Rejection by Dean Serravalle
Rejection can make you crazy if you let it. Beat the rejection blues and keep writing.

No Writer is an Island: Six Tips for Finding an Online Writing Community by Lazette Gifford
Finding an online writing community can be a difficult undertaking for writers who don't understand the terminology or what to look for in a site. This short guide can help.

Writing in Minutes by Colleen Vanderlinden
Finding time to write is a common complaint among writers. Find out how to make the most of those often fragmented periods of time in which to write while keeping your narrative flow, taming interruptions and setting up your environment to help your creativity.