A strong middle keeps tension alive and pushes the story toward its conclusion. In a lively Q&A, Clay Stafford and Joyce Carol Oates discuss how to sustain narrative drive through the heart of a manuscript. This session explores ways to keep scenes purposeful, stakes active, and readers invested all the way to the end.
Kemper Donovan on Story, Hollywood, and the Enduring Power of Agatha Christie
Lisa Malice shares her journey from aspiring writer to published author, followed by an in depth conversation between Clay Stafford and Kemper Donovan. Together they explore his background in Hollywood, his podcast All About Agatha, and the lasting influence of Agatha...
