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This article provides collaboration tips for writing couples. Examples of writing couples; Advantages and disadvantages of collaboration in writing; Challenges facing writing couples. INSET: 10 ways to ruin a beautiful relationship.

Interviews writer-producer Tom Fontana. Personal background; Views on good television writing; Comments on writing for the television program 'Oz'; Influences of his mentor Bruce Paltrow; Advantages and disadvantages of having a writing partner.

Presents interviews with screenwriters Derek Haas and Michael Brandt, who collaborate together on their scripts. The two men discuss the first time they considered collaborative writing and the writing process that they use. The pair also discuss the difficulty of writing scripts for a variety of film genres and if they find it difficult to write period films like "3:10 to Yuma." INSETS: The Derek Haas File;The Michael Brandt File.

This article focuses on the reasons for considering a ghostwriting career. Opportunities offered by ghostwriting; Financial benefits of such career; Appreciation offered by clients to ghostwriters. INSET: Getting started.

An essay is presented on how the author applied golfing advice from his father to writing advice for himself. The author describes how he partnered up with a friend and exchanged writing, giving each other positive feedback and providing encouragement. He also says that this process gives him permission to fail, it ensures that he makes progress, and it helps his writing.

This article presents three suggestions for creating successful co-writing partnerships. The partnership between mystery authors William G. Tapply and Philip R. Craig is discussed as an example of a fruitful partnership. One suggestion is to clearly define boundaries and divide the labor and another is to write only a loose plot structure that will allow each author with room for flexibility. Author Paul Kemprecos comments on his partnership with author Clive Cussler. INSET: Why Collaboration Might Be Right for You.

This article offers insight about collaborative poetry, where two or more poets combine their efforts to write a poem together. The author suggests that most collaborative poems are not great. Some examples are given of collaborative poems that have been successful, with thoughts on why they work. Additionally, collaborating with another poet can be a fun experience.

This article offers advice to freelance authors on how to successfully work with a writing partner and ensure that the careers of both parties are helped in moving forward. Author Sondra Forsyth informs authors that they will receive a larger financial advance if they are teamed up with a brand-name writing partner than someone who is not known. Also presented are tips on getting clients to come to you.

Provides information on the important tasks to be done after attending a writers conference. Organization of a post-conference schedule; Importance of making phone calls to follow-up editors and agents in the conference; Maintenance of a network of writers for future reference.

Discusses the benefits of collaborating with experts for authors. Advantages of collaborating; Problems related to collaboration; Factors to consider before signing a collaboration agreement.

Deals with collaborations in writing. Advantages of collaborations; Drawbacks; Importance of commitment and trust between the writing partners. INSET: Get it in writing.

This article looks at the advantages of a writer renting studio space to work on writing projects. A discussion is presented about the process of selecting a studio space, sharing space with other writers and artists, and setting up a comfortable, quiet area in which to work. The author encourages writers to join writing groups and collaborate with others.