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

Live Action ‘Aladdin’ Writer John August Takes a Big Step For Us All (WGA vs ATA Continues)

Photo by Rob Latour/Variety/REX/Shutterstock (5586621bd)

John broke the news via Twitter June 28th:

Here’s Deadline.Com telling us the news: read article

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

WGAW July 2019 Calendar

Here’s what going on, socially and professionally,  at the Writers Guild of America West this month:

July 2019

Monday
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Writers with Disabilities Meeting
7-9 p.m. – WGAW, 2nd Floor, Room 2A
Category: Inclusion and Equity Committee Meetings
Info: (323) 782-4589. Eligible members only. The Writers with Disabilities Committee is looking for ways to aid disabled writers in pursuing their careers in Hollywood and to encourage accurate portrayals of the disabled in film and television. Please come, shake hands, and talk about expanding opportunities for all of us. read article

Larry Brody: Live! From Paradise! #52 – “Amber Mode”

THE USUAL NOTE FROM LB: From the summer of 2002 to  the spring of 2010, Gwen the Beautiful and I were the proud and often exhausted owners of a beautiful Ozarks property we called Cloud Creek Ranch.

In many ways, the ranch was paradise. But it was a paradise with a price that started going up before we even knew it existed. Here’s another Monday musing about our adventure and the lessons we learned.

Oh, and if y’all detect any irony, please believe me when I say it comes straight from the universe and not your kindly Uncle Larry B. read article