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.
Cops, PIs, and the Art of the Investigation
Police officers and private investigators may chase the same crimes, but they solve them in very different ways. This panel explores the parallels and contrasts between cops and PIs in crime fiction, from authority and access to ethics, methods, and personal stakes....
