Panelists discuss where to draw sources for characters, how to distance yourself from your point-of-view characters, and what point of view works best for them and why. They also discuss writing with the “character first” versus “plot first.”
Photography for Writing
Michael talks about why photography is important to writers. Pictures can help research and gather facts for the setting in a book. Michael advises writers not to overwhelm readers with details. He also briefly talks about critique groups.




