Sheila Sobel and her panel discuss writing for the tween demographic.
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Setting is not just a place. It is a state from which all characters come or find themselves. It is almost a character in itself, influencing and molding the other characters that spring forth or enter.
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."
Panel of authors discuss their experience co-writing with friends and family. They also address the complications of a collaborative writing process and how those differences are addressed.