Episode 153 Kandy Kingdom's Most Wanted! A conversation with Greg Millman

The Creative Writer's Toolbelt

Dec 20 2019 | 00:39:01

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Show Notes

This episode is a conversation with Hollywood script writer, ad exec, and YA author Gregg Millman. Gregg has been on the writing teams for documentaries, films and TV series, and more recently has worked with a number of global brands across a range of media and platforms.In this episode we talk about the process by which TV drama’s get written, how advertising works, and the power of editing. We also talk about the changing nature of YA writing, the importance of the book cover, and how complementary characters can enhance the story.

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