DiscoverSo You Want to be a WriterWRITER 635: Meet Christian White on his novel 'The Ledge' – and writing the Netflix hit ‘Clickbait’.
WRITER 635: Meet Christian White on his novel 'The Ledge' – and writing the Netflix hit ‘Clickbait’.

WRITER 635: Meet Christian White on his novel 'The Ledge' – and writing the Netflix hit ‘Clickbait’.

Update: 2024-10-28
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Meet bestselling author and screenwriter Christian White on his novel The Ledge and writing the Netflix hit Clickbait. his writing process, and his transition from books to screenwriting, including his work on TV shows like Clickbait and Apartment 7A.

00:00 Welcome to episode 635
01:46 Nat Newman's writing tip
02:41 Nat's creative writing journey
04:34 The importance of elevator pitches
09:07 Win: Cherrywood by Jock Serong
11:20 Word of the week: Panoply
14:01 Interview with Christian White, author of The Ledge
31:43 The journey to Clickbait
33:15 Balancing success and stress
35:16 Appreciating the moment
36:11 From Clickbait to Apartment 7A
41:36 The collaborative process
45:43 Balancing writing and family life
55:30 Tips for aspiring writers
01:01:29 Conclusion

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WRITER 635: Meet Christian White on his novel 'The Ledge' – and writing the Netflix hit ‘Clickbait’.

WRITER 635: Meet Christian White on his novel 'The Ledge' – and writing the Netflix hit ‘Clickbait’.

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