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J.K. Rowling
Writers flock to local groups for support, information

There's a band of brothers and sisters out there that you've probably never noticed. They meet at restaurants, libraries and in people's homes, often comparing manuscripts and discussing plots. And there's a lot more of them than you think. They're writers, and they're trying hard to be the next J.K. Rowling. Many of them are working just to get noticed, actually. Writing is their passion, their sport, their compulsion. The most serious players gather together in writers' groups. Just like the individual writers, writing groups have distinct personalities. Some focus on critiquing each others' work, other groups emphasize industry education. All...