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Greg Miller

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I can answer questions about writing and the creative process in any medium. I have been a writing coach and teacher for 15 years, working with NY Times bestselling authors and absolute beginners on memoirs, screenplays, TV scripts, solo shows, personal essays and standup comedy.

Experience in the area

I have taught at UCLA Extension, Humber College, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Cal Arts, NY Institute of Technology, Teen Canteen and numerous arts and cultural centers. I am co-director of The Comedian's Way Workshop for Writers, Performers and Other Humans, which I have taught privately with Beth Lapides in Los Angeles for 15 years. I have been coaching writers privately for almost 10 years. I have also worked as a writer and producer for TV, film, stage, radio and online media.

Organizations

WGA

Publications

LA Weekly, Writers Digest, Omni, Premiere

Education/Credentials

NYU, BA in History/Journalism

Past/Present Clients

Jillian Lauren, Andrea Martin, Jessica Bendinger, Steve Barancik, Scott King

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Anne03/16/12101010 
Debbie 01/30/12101010Nice advice ~ thank you .
Richard12/26/11101010Awesome, thanks for the tip, I might .....
Glenn12/24/11101010Greg, I appreciate the detailed response. You've .....
Danielle12/04/11101010Thanks

Recent Answers from Greg Miller

2012-03-09 reprint fees:

There is no set fee. Each usage has to be negotiated individually - if the poem is protected under copyright law.     Anything written before 1922 is in the ‘public domain’, so you can quote it or adapt

2012-01-23 Guidance:

Hi Debbie -   I'd suggest you look at a format like tumblr.com, which can handle, text, photos and/or video and is easy to upload and update. Take a look at that - check out the /archive mode. It's good

2011-12-19 Starting in writing:

Hi Richard -   The structure, tone, length and level of detail in your article will depend on your topic and your audience. I'm not expert in academic formats, but if you're writing for a general audience

2011-10-26 Tipps for a first time writer.:

Hi Ariel - All good questions and issues to be considering.    1) One way to create shape, dynamics and texture is to make sure that each location/episode/chapter/beat covers a different aspect of the

2011-06-27 College Major:

Hi Romain -   A Masters in English Literature will potentially pave the way for a teaching job.  A BA in English will bolster any job applications but probably won't open any doors.  My advice on job search

 

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