Here's the spot to introduce yourself and learn about how things work here. C'mon over and say hi!

Why Courier font? Sez who? What the heck is "standard ms format" and why does the Poetry crit area ask me for a password? How do I use my new astrolabe? -- All that stuff you're wondering about? The answer is probably here.

When we make changes to the boards, we'll let you know here.

Welcome to our Library, where you'll find listings of our members who are published authors and where to find their works. Before posting, please visit The LIBRARIAN for guidelines on using and posting to the Library.

NaNo 2008! Are you game? Are you motivated? Go for it, and find lots of support and commiseration!

Basic writing questions for beginners and anyone else. Because the only dumb question is the one you don't ask.

Writing for magazines, e-zines, and newspapers

For screenwriters, playwrights, and TV writers

Hey, poets and fans, since a lot of poetry-sharing happens in here, we've put a password on the room. The password is: citrus

Speeches, lectures, sermons, public service announcements . . . it all has to be written before it can be delivered aloud. Here's the place to talk about writing for public address.

Here's where to check in about publishers, agents, and producers. Need to know if someone is legit? Want to share your experiences? This is the spot.

Writing discussion that's appropriate for all (or most) writers, across genres and media

Writers, swap market info here-- guidelines, contact info, publishing news and changes.

and geniuses, too.

Editors, please post paying opportunities for writers here.

Editors, nonpaying markets belong here.

Desperately seeking a beta reader? Want to be a beta reader? Want someone to write with who'll help you keep your pen in gear? Willing to offer your advice and encouragement to a newb? This board's all about the power of two, baby.

The password for this forum is: citrus

The password for this forum is: andante

Here's where you can bat around those ideas that just aren't quite cooked, yet. Brainstorming, thorny plot dead-ends, and just not developed enough for SYW.

Flash Fiction Submission Workshop

Post one for everyone to try, or come to participate!

A place to get together with your friends and talk about that book you just couldn't put down.

Writing about recipes, restaurants, reviewing, and food in general. Harriet Van Horne said, "Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all."

Go ahead, get personal. The boss isn't watching. Anything not related to writing belongs here.

Discuss your writing goals and how you're reaching them.

Sometimes we all need a spot to let off steam. Here's the place for controversial subjects, debates, and arguments-- but please remember that even here, the rule is "respect your fellow writer."

Rejection got you down? Share your tales of woe and your methods for dealing with rejection.

Absolute Write's book to support disaster relief efforts

This is the ONLY board where press releases and advertising are allowed. Must relate to writers.

Geek speak, for those moments when you're considering tossing your computer out the window.

(See this board for sub-genres.)

Biographies, memoirs, and autobiographies

Not just your grandad's Zane Grey - Westerns have invented and reinvented themselves since the days of the penny dreadful, and provided a milieu for the development of more than one modern American literary archetype. Whether your favorite western is Shane or Serenity--this is a place to talk about it.

Our guest literary agents answer your questions.

Book editor Lauri Berkenkamp answers your questions.

Naked Writing: The No-Frills Way to Write Your Novel! -- With Glenys O'Connell

Publish That Book: How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal That Sells -- With Andrea Campbell

Developing a Web Presence for "Local" Writers -- With Laura Wright

This forum is open only to those who've bought "Sell The Fun Stuff" by Jenna Glatzer (www.absolutewrite.com/greetingcard.htm)

To synchronize board policy with chat room protocols, brainstorm, and pass notes during class