Bigger and Better Things For Our Writers

Hi Everyone,

We're looking forward to a fantastic New Year with all of our members and visitors.

First, we're excited about the kickoff of our new CelebWire. Brand new short stories by New York Times bestselling authors, and other top authors! Short stories you've never read before. Do check it out at www.authorlink.com/celebwire.

In our January 2008 edition , you can see a video interview with New York Times bestselling author Phillip Margolin. Also, this month there are interviews with authors Patricia Schultz, Lisa Schroeder, and Amulya Malladi.

Then you can hone your own skills by reading this month's columnists. Lisa Lenard Cook writes about "letting go." Lisa Dale Norton talks of bringing characters to life, and Rochelle Shapiro explores point of view. Also don't miss Mark Hosack's screenwriting column, Character is More Than Just Witty Dialogue--an excellent piece.

And do check out our interactive online writing classes with top publishing pros. Bestselling author Bonnie Hearn Hill launches another popular Advanced Novel Writing class on January 19, followed on January 23 by Lisa Dale Norton in a one-hour group discussion. And catch Lisa Lenard Cook and Penguin editor Stacey Barney in classes beginning February 16. See the details at www.authorlink.com/classroom/classroom.php.

If you have questions about our classes, feel free to e-mail me. They're quick and easy to join, and completely interactive. And all you need is your computer and the Internet to enroll and access our classes.