Bryan Gruel, David Hewson, Reed Farrel Coleman, and S. J. Rozan reflect on their personal and creative responses to the events of September 11. They discuss how writers can approach terrorism and tragedy with care, honesty, and emotional truth while honoring the human experience behind the history.
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...
