This is a solo podcast where I discuss a trend in publishing to include a "morality clause" that would allow publishers to nullify a contract if the author hits any of the myriad tripwires that could cause public "condemnation," "hatred," or "ridicule" and hurt sales.
This is the statement from the Author's Guild opposing these clauses.
Some good information here too.
William Wilkerson's resentful takedown of the Hollywood 10 during McCarthyism is documented by his son, here.
This is Episode 3 of a 9-episode discussion of John Gardner's often overlooked, but important and timely treatise "On Moral Fiction." On Moral Fiction...
This is Episode 1 of a 9-episode discussion of John Gardner's often overlooked, but important and timely treatise "On Moral Fiction." On Moral Fiction...
This is Episode 2 of a 9-episode discussion of John Gardner's often overlooked, but important and timely treatise "On Moral Fiction." On Moral Fiction...