Daniel Fischer has started a new online writing community called Writers Beat, which is a place for discussions of craft, publishing, books, etc. Interestingly, the site also hosts free online workshops in various genres, where participants read and critique one another’s work. A good spot for beginners to test the waters, get writing advice, and share their work with others. The Writers Beat blog is a meaty affair with headings like How to Write Your Backstory Without Burying Your Story, wherein longtime editor Fischer warns against the “Info Dump.”