This article discusses several ways that Web sites and e-mail motivate students to write. When students know someone other than their teacher will see their writing, it becomes easy to help them with process and mechanics. They take pride in their work, and they make it look good. The author found that students were more receptive to a revision process than previous students. They were eager to participate in peer editing and did not resist the teacher's editing. The best part of these projects was that the students carried their motivation and willingness to edit to their other writing projects. The article concludes that this combination of a highly motivational and meaningful activity helped make teaching writing an enjoyable and meaningful experience. The following tips are discussed: Converse with an Author/Character; Contact the Experts; Collaborate with Other Classrooms; and Create Your Own Alter-Ego. A brief list of resources is also included.