Speculative fiction writers gather in the newsgroup rec.arts.sf.composition to garner advice, support, and criticism for their work. The newsgroup is the Usenet home of some prevalent and prolific science fiction and fantasy authors, and the amateur writers who hang out in the group are quite willing to share their thoughts with other group members. Recent threads have covered: reviews of popular speculative fiction, character naming, creating fashion, publishing, world creation, plot development, grammar, transportation, speculative linguistics, science, scene setting, writer's block, jargon and wording, critique, and more. Before jumping into the newsgroup, visit the rec.arts.sf.composition FAQ to learn about the group's etiquette, purpose, terminology, inside jokes, and other writing resources. The FAQ has a good deal of information about the business of writing, legalities, and links to other tools for writers.