Music can shape a story’s mood, rhythm, characters, and even its plot. In this session, authors explore the connection between music and crime fiction, discussing how songs, musicians, lyrics, and musical influences inspire their work and help create atmosphere on the page.
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...
