Interview with Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl was a giant in the realm of what in his day definitely was not known as kidlit. This short film interview is worth watching on so many levels, not least of which is the glimpse to the essence of humanity it brings.

More interesting and enlightening video explorations from Carl Ashmore

Stephanie Bourbon on Beating Writers Block

Time now for a few words of wisdom about the Big Bad Bane of all writers from the ever-wise and thoughful and not at all bad Stephanie Bourbon.

Stephanie’s YouTube Channel is HERE read article

JRR Tolkien on writing, legacy and ‘Lord of the Rings.’

A fascinating look in a writer’s mind that makes us realize how long ago one of the world’s greatest books was written:

A classic interview of Tolkien from 1964 by Dennis Gerrolt for BBC Radio 4.

Via Telling Tales with Carl Ashmore

5 Raunchy Rules for Writing an O-O-OMG! Sex Scene

For those of us who’ve led sheltered lives, this is how it’s done:

by Kerry Cue

I was writing a suspense novel when, suddenly, two of my characters were up for it. This put me in an awkward position. Yes! Pun intended. Mention the word ‘sex’ and innuendos stand out like a shag on a rock. read article

Writing Books Every Writer Needs

Former Larry Brody student Stephanie Olivieri Bourbon has found great success as a writer and illustrator. Now she’s branching out into video with a series of extremely helpful ones about – surprise! – writing and illustrating.

This week we’re especially enjoying this one: read article