Start A New Discussion

To start a new forum discussion, called a "forum topic" by the site, click the "Post to a forum" link in the grey box at the top left.  You can also go to the forum page and click the "Post new Forum topic" link, located just below the "Forums" header.

When you start to post a new forum topic, you'll be asked to provide a "subject," basically a title, for the post. You will also be asked to choose from a drop-down list which forum you would like to post the topic to. Current forums are:

• Meetings & Logistics.  For discussing future meetings, times, and other logistical matters.
• Friendly Advice. Ask questions and/or post answers and advice. Relevant topics might be writing tips, help with query letters and manuscript preparation, how to find a literary agent, etc.
• Check This Out. Posts about contests, literary events, favorite links related to writing, etc.
• Website. Posts about this site: ideas for new features, problems you're having or bugs you want to report.

Once you've chosen which forum to post in, you're ready to fill out the "Body" section with your comment, announcement, or question.  You can ignore any other fields and click "SAVE" at the bottom of the page when you're ready to post.

Join An Active Discussion

If a discussion is underway that you'd like to join, you don't need to post a new topic.  Instead, while you are reading someone else's forum post, simply click the "Add new comment" link at the bottom of the post to contribute.  You will then see a very simple form, asking you to provide a subject for your post and the body text.  Submit your post by clicking "PREVIEW" and then, once you're happy with your post, "SAVE."