Published author Hugh Rosen offers insight into the reality of writing that first novel, and Michael J. Wallach discusses the pros and cons of having an agent or manager in artistic endeavors. Peter Prellwitz talks about writers' conventions: how to pick the one for you and what they can do for you, then Patricia Harrington gives advice on seeking grants for writers. The remaining pages include a plethora of information from: a Hollywood teacher and movie extra, a "Fictionwise eBook Author of the Year", and an owner / co-owner of two web sites listed among the Writer’s Digest 101 Best Web sites for Writers. Several successfully published authors weigh in with their sage advice in this helpful book based on articles published during the first year of The Golden Goblet Newsletter plus a number of additional articles by contributing authors written just for this book.

This book may offer just the insight and inspiration you need to start or finish that novel. Read it, and then sit down at that computer and get busy. One quotation in the book really sums it up: "Planning to write is not writing. Outlining...researching...talking to people about what you're doing, none of that is writing. Writing is writing." - E. L. Doctorow