There's a Yahoo group called biw -- book in a week -- it gets everybody writing as much as they can everyday for 7 days and each day you post the # of pages you've done -- not the actual pages. It goes the first week of every month and I have really had a lot of writing success with it. You don't really write a book in a week -- but you can get down a great headstart on a first draft. SHeryl

Sandi I would advise u to first get a copyright...if u cant afford to go the regular route u can file what they call a poorman's copyright...all you do is put your novel in an envelope address it to yourself have them stamp the the date on the back where the envelope seals..when u receive it put it in a safe place and do not open it....You need to get names and addresses of publisers..u need a short letter of introduction telling a little about yourself and what your book is about...you dont want to send your whole novel just pick out a few pages of what u consider your best work and mail into several publishers and say a lot of prayers....

Hi, I am a 51 yr old female who had the roux n y done May 18, 2004...It has been a total nightmare for me and I know there has to be others out there that have had problems too. Most all you read is positive and happy endings and I thank God for these but I think the other side needs to be told... I am an aspiring children's author but have decided to take the time to write a book on the downfalls of WLS, not to scare anyone but to inform them that it doesn't always turn out as you thought it would. If you have had trouble and would like to share your story with me please email me @[email protected] congratulations to all of u with successful stories. Profile updated a little will post more when feeling better

Hello, Sheryl! I have recently written a couple of little stories for children. None of them are at the publishing stage yet. Any advice for a newfound writer?

Hi! I wanted to say hi to everyone here! I am 18 and hope to eventually get some of my writing published someday. I write a little bit of everything, short stories, all types of chidren's books...whatever I feel like at the moment, really!! I look forward to getting to know you all!