Are you a new writer hungry to break into a lucrative freelance career? An old pro scoping out new ways to rocket your profits skyward and create a steady flow of work?

Whether you're just testing the waters, or have been immersed in writing for years, you'll find this group a priceless resource in building your skills and your business. Join us for lively discussions dedicated to:

* Self Promotion: Don't waste time and money on trial and error. Here you'll find real-world advice and information to generate a constant flow of profitable writing assignments

* Industry Trends: Discover what's hot (and what's not) in the high-stakes world of freelancing

* Skill Building: Explore proven lucrative writing techniques to multiply your talents -- and your paychecks

* Best Practices: Discuss ethical issues involved in freelance writing -- from books, to articles, to sales copy

Best of all, you’ll make valuable friends, engage in witty conversation, and have a safe environment to test new ideas, request sound critiques, and laugh.

This list is hosted by freelance writer Beth Ann Erickson, author of five titles including Jumpstart Your Writing Career. As editor/publisher of Writing Etc., the premier e-mag for writers, Beth's privy to valuable cutting-edge information that’ll make your writing career sail smoothly and generate more profits than you could ever dream possible.