In this episode, I sit down for coffee with Mark Sanderson. Aside from writing over fifteen produced screenplays, Mark is the author of the utterly brilliant, A Screenwriters Journey to Success, a book I devoured in one weekend last year, and which continues to inspire me today. In his book Mark takes you on a hike around Hollywood, sharing invaluable tales from the screenwriting trenches.

Words of Wisdom

Mark Sanderson... on the need for screenwriters to get out from behind our desks and bring real-world experiences to our writing: "I always say, writers, it's your job and duty to live amazing, adventurous lives, outside of your comfort zone, because these are things that you'll need to draw on."

Conversation Highlights & Links

• [04:06] Growing up on Hollywood's backlot
• [07:18] A commitment to craft
• [11:05] Writing in La La Land - pencils, post-it's and places
• [17:03] What's in a coffee ring? The accidental cartoon series.
• [19:09] Seeking inspiration and escaping routine
• [23:55] Just a kid with a dream... A Screenwriters Journey to Success
• [27:30] 'The Insanity of us Dreamers'
• [32:27] Collaborating remotely on '60 Seconds'
• [38:55] Currently reading > Once Upon A Time in Hollywood: A Novel

Connect with Mark

• Visit Mark's website
• Connect on Instagram @marksanderson_scriptcat
• Connect on Twitter @ScriptCat
• Mark's book, A Screenwriters Journey to Success

Connect with Paul

• Buy the book, The Writer's Toolkit
• Visit Paul's website
• Connect on Instagram @PaulKalburgi
• Connect on Twitter @PaulKalburgi

Next time...

I talk to playwright, actor and composer Douglas Lyons. Be sure to follow or subscribe and we'll let you know when the next episode is published.

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