January 2002

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Dear Writer
A status report on the venerable SASE; when to send a floppy disk.
Ethics
On the curious case of historian and writer Joseph Ellis.
Net//working
Experts once predicted e-books would turn the publishing industry on its head. They sure haven't.
Poet to poet
The visual arts can be a great source of inspiration for poets. Here's how.
Off the cuff
Where does a writer's real life end and the story begin? It's not a clear line.
Bottom line
Some expert advice for writers on keeping the IRS off their backs.
WriteStuff
Reviews of books on mystery-writing, getting Web-smart, and what poetry editors are looking for.
They Wrote the Book: Thirteen Women Create the Perfect Crime, edited by Helen Windrath
Spreading the Word: Editors on Poetry, compiled by Stephen Corey and Warren Slesinger
Market focus
Get a foot in the aisle with our guide to writing for bridal markets.
Writers wanted
Market news, fairs, conferences, prize offers and market listings.
How I write
For Thisbe Nissen, a too-certain path while writing doesn't allow for the excitement of discovery.
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