5 reasons why I believe this person will one day get published

I joined a writing workshop that takes place once a month in Topanga Canyon and lasts all day. It's the most rewarding workshop I've experienced.

One of the members had a major breakthrough. Her recent pages were a joy to read: "She's writing at a publishable level," I said (when someone's work is being critiqued, we discuss it as if she's not there). Rachel, the workshop leader, nodded and agreed and looked visibly moved: she's been working with this woman for a while now and knows how...