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April 18, 2012
Keeper of the mythos - Bryan Cogman
Westeros.org interviews Game of Thrones writer and keeper of the mythos, Bryan Cogman.
What exactly does a story editor do, anyways?
“Story Editor” is really just a writing staff title. It has to do with where you are in your career more than anything. The entry level title is Staff Writer, then Story Editor, etc. I’ll be “Executive” Story Editor for Season Three, but I imagine my duties will remain the same. Every show is different. On THIS show, in addition to working with David, Dan & Vanessa mapping out the season, the Story Editor’s job is to be on set for most the production, advising the various depts, and so on. I’m often D&D’s eyes and ears when they’re on other units. And, of course, I get to write an episode a season. Plus I maintain the show bible, help.com & Home Ent. with special features, etc. Just try to be on hand to be a resource on the show’s mythology whenever I can.
“Story Editor” is really just a writing staff title. It has to do with where you are in your career more than anything. The entry level title is Staff Writer, then Story Editor, etc. I’ll be “Executive” Story Editor for Season Three, but I imagine my duties will remain the same. Every show is different. On THIS show, in addition to working with David, Dan & Vanessa mapping out the season, the Story Editor’s job is to be on set for most the production, advising the various depts, and so on. I’m often D&D’s eyes and ears when they’re on other units. And, of course, I get to write an episode a season. Plus I maintain the show bible, help.com & Home Ent. with special features, etc. Just try to be on hand to be a resource on the show’s mythology whenever I can.
Posted by Ghost of a flea at April 18, 2012 07:47 AM