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How to Make History Serve Your Characters

Presented by: William Martin
Categories: Characters | Historical | Historical Fiction | Writing

William Martin explores how to balance sweeping historical events with deeply personal stories. He shows how strong character arcs, thoughtful point of view, and focused narrative choices can make history feel immediate, emotional, and relevant rather than distant or academic.

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