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Beyond the Page: The Best of the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference

Sun Valley Writers’ Conference
Curtis Sittenfeld
2023 Conference
Comedy Writing
Writing Process
Saturday Night Live
Romantic Comedy
The Women
Patrick Radden Keefe
Vietnam War
Nurses
Climate Change
Judy Blume
Fort Mcmurray Fire
The New Yorker
Anthony Bourdain
El Chapo Guzmán
Loneliness
Israel
Covid-19 Pandemic
Jenny Emery Davidson

Welcome to Beyond the Page: The Best of the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference. Over the past 25 years, SVWC has become the gold standard of American literary festivals, bringing together contemporary writing's brightest stars for their view of the world through a literary lens. Every month, Beyond the Page will curate and distill the best talks from the past quarter century at the Writers’ Conference... more

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During his tenure as the Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy became, in effect, our national healer. In a soft but strong voice, he spoke about the country’s maladies like addiction, depression, and violence, and he made the passio... more

Margaret Atwood—author of more than 60 books in almost every conceivable genre, recipient of more than 100 literary prizes—is a global icon. Like Kafka and Orwell before her, she and her writing have become part of the public discourse, wherever we l... more

No U.S. secretary of state ever achieved such celebrity while in office as Henry Kissinger; immersed in the philosophy of Kant and the diplomacy of Metternich, he was hailed as one of the most important strategic thinkers America has ever produced. Y... more

In this episode, recorded live at the 2024 conference, biographer Jonathan Eig talks about his book on Martin Luther King, Jr., the first major biography of the civil rights leader in decades. Eig resurrects King from myth and history and brings him ... more

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Recent Guests

Mikhail Zygar
Author of 'All the Kremlin's Men' and journalist living in the US after fleeing persecution in Russia
Former editor-in-chief of TV Rain, an opposition news channel in Russia
Episode: Putin, Ukraine, and the Future of Russia
Curtis Sittenfeld
Novelist known for works including 'Prep', 'American Wife', and 'Rodham'
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John Burnham Schwartz
Literary Director of the Sun Valley Writers' Conference

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
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    Very moving story about New Orleans’ past and present. Mitch Landrieu is an inspiration. Crisp, well-edited, and worth your time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Camasoge
    United States6 years ago
  • The next best thing to being there

    If you haven’t attended the Sun Valley Writers Conference - and even if you have - this is a must-listen podcast if you want to be entertained, inspired and moved. Superbly edited and thoughtfully narrated. I will eagerly be awaiting the next and all future episodes. Bravo and thank you SVWC!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KellyA310
    United States6 years ago
  • Keep them coming

    Fascinating and concise exploration of such a big idea. Looking forward to more.

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    STSnyder12
    United States6 years ago

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Kristin Hannah in conversation with Jenny Emery Davidson
Q: What does memorializing mean to you in the context of this book?
Hannah reflects on the importance of remembrance and gratitude, emphasizing that the novel serves as a reminder of the often-overlooked sacrifices of women in war.
Kristin Hannah in conversation with Jenny Emery Davidson
Q: Could you speak to the impact of female friendships in your writing?
She recognizes that female friendship is a crucial theme in her novel, illustrating how these connections provide women with support and resilience in challenging times.
Kristin Hannah in conversation with Jenny Emery Davidson
Q: How did you arrive at the starting point for the story?
Hannah discusses her process of paring down ideas to find the core of the story, focusing on Frankie's journey and her development from a naive young nurse to a strong woman enriched by her experiences.
Kristin Hannah in conversation with Jenny Emery Davidson
Q: What details really resonate with you and how and where do you find them?
Hannah shares that specific details are vital in creating immersive worlds, citing powerful images and sensory experiences that make the historical setting feel real for readers.
Kristin Hannah in conversation with Jenny Emery Davidson
Q: What is the magic room like where all of this creation happens?
Kristin Hannah explains that she writes everywhere, often using yellow legal pads rather than her designated offices, and that her creative process involves extensive research informed by her experiences and explorations in various locations.

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