The lonely life of a writer need not be. According to this book, there are ways to break that isolation and find encouragement and support within groups of like-minded people. Sections include “Writing Practice Groups,&; “Creating Writing Prompts,&; “Group Leadership,&; and even “What to Do with the Bores, Whiners, Control Junkies, and Thugs.&; Whether the group is oriented toward writing the great American novel or a book of family memories, this useful guide offers an array of effective techniques to help writers achieve their goals.