About this episode
Ted Fox and Matthew Simmons discuss the James Bond franchise and its impact on writing and creativity.
This is a podcast explicitly about the craft of writing—except when it’s not. For these “Fanning Out” bonus episodes, Ted is joined by his videographer pal Matthew Simmons not to talk about things they’ve made but rather to revel in the work of others and what it can teach us. Like the show’s regular episodes, it’s a celebration of human creativity (or something that sounds 71 percent less corny). Here, they’re just doing it from the perspective of fans, and they’re going beyond books and wri...
People in this episode
Host: Ted Fox
Guest: Matthew Simmons
Topics covered
- writing
- creativity
- film analysis
- James Bond
- craft of writing
Keywords
- James Bond
- writing tips
- creativity
- film
- craft of writing
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: James Bond Franchise
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