Jason Pinter moderates a discussion amongst authors concerning classics. How do we define a classic work or character and what implications do they have for contemporary fiction?
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The panel introduces themselves and take turns reading from their books. They agree there is no set of rules for writing. One author recommends the "W" outline method and another recommends writing a story by asking "what ifs."
What a rural setting is, what genres work best in them, how they impact characters and plot, and how writing about a real place works.
Bradley Harper leads a discussion with authors currently working on historical novels, focusing on the development of characters, plot, and setting. The panel explores which elements should take priority when beginning the writing process in historical fiction.