Diane Lake shares her personal journey and reminds aspiring writers that there is no single path to success and that chance often plays a role. She encourages taking risks, forming a writer’s group, connecting with others, and creating work that feels meaningful and true to who you are.
How to Make History Serve Your Characters
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...
