Faith of a writer, the

In 'The Faith of a Writer', Oates discusses the subjects most important to the narrative craft, touching on topic such as inspiration, memory, self criticism and the 'the unique power of the unconsious.' On a more personal note, she speaks of childhood inspirations, offers advice in young writers, and discuss the wildly varying states of mind of a writer at work. Oates also plays homae to those she calls her 'significant precessors' and discusses the importance of reading in the life of a writer.