Writing is solitary, but thriving and growing as a writer--and getting your work published--requires support and networking. This one-of-a-kind guide shows you how to get yourself plugged into the literary circuit and connected with other writers, no matter what your background, age, writing experience, or genre.

Here's your essential reference to:

• Writers organizations--a directory of 400 conferences, courses, seminars, and workshops
• Writers gatherings--why retreats, centers, foundations, classes, and groups play an important part in a writer's life
• Writers groups--suggestions for joining an established group or forming your own
• Writers conferences--searching, evaluating, or attending the one that is most valuable for your needs
• On-line writers groups--what they are and where to find them