Great storytelling depends on balance. Richard Helms examines how conflict, narration, exposition, dialogue, and description work together to shape a compelling narrative. This session shows how adjusting these elements can improve pacing, deepen emotional impact, and create a smoother, more immersive reading experience.
Cindy Dees on Risk, Reinvention, and Writing Without Limits
Clay Stafford sits down with Cindy Dees to talk about her remarkable career, from her experiences as a spy to her upcoming Netflix project. She shares insights on taking creative risks, crossing genre boundaries, and sustaining a long and evolving writing life.
