Dialogue can carry an entire story when used with precision. Kathryn Lane, Elena Hartwell, Mary Adams Belk, R.G. Belsky, Reavis Z. Wortham, and Sharon Marchisello explore how conversation alone can drive plot, reveal character, and sustain momentum. This session focuses on crafting authentic exchanges and includes live audience questions that dig into real-world dialogue challenges.
Joyce Carol Oates on Discipline, Depth, and a Life Devoted to Writing
In a rare and intimate conversation, Clay Stafford and Joyce Carol Oates explore the philosophy of writing, the discipline required to sustain a creative life, and the lifelong pursuit of truth through story.
