Note: New feature. Participants were asked, "What inspired you to write your first novel? How did you make the transition from short fiction to a longer work? What problems did you have in finding a publisher? Was your first published novel in fact the first book you wrote? What useful advice did you receive from other writers privately or in a workshop? How did you feel after completing your book, and what did you learn? Did an editor help you with your book, and how?"