Joan Didion’s words after the 1988 writers’ strike still ring true
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11 best literary readings and book events in L.A. this winter
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6 writers remember Joan Didion, L.A.’s literary prophet who ‘remains full of surprise’
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Hollywood’s romance with micro dramas is heating up. Will it last?
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October’s Photo of the Month — Richard Selcer Spotlight
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A New Novelist’s Quiet Lit Fest Debut – Chicago Magazine
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A respite to the world: picking up more books
Actually, thanks to my wiseguy wife, I will be doing something more than goofing off on vacation. I’ll…
Author Chanel Contos discusses the importance of empathy and education in “Consent Laid Bare”
Author Chanel Contos released a revised edition of her book, “Consent Laid Bare: Consent Laid Bare: Sex, Entitlement…
What does AI mean for the future of screenwriting in Hollywood?
Since its launch in November 2022, hundreds of millions of people have used ChatGPT to write wedding toasts,…