Screenwriting Mindset (with Kevin Wilde)

The Writer's Mindset

Kevin Wilde is an award-winning, American screenwriter. His horror/thriller screenplay 'Murdock' is currently signed to a shopping agreement with Four Thieves Productions, and his co-written LGBTQ romantic comedy 'Get the Girl' is signed to a shopping agreement with Disrupting Influence. Kevin has a passion for writing compelling character-driven stories that often represent the LGBTQ+ community.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why you're never too old to start writing
• How to get into the screenwriting industry
• The importance of feedback from your peers

Show notes

• 00.00 – Introduction
• 02.22 – Writing themed Room 101!
• 05.20 – Interview with Kevin Wilde
• 07.15 – What made him commit to writing?
• 09.20 – How did Murdock come about?
• 11.22 – Should you use a screenwriting formula?
• 13.45 – What’s Kevin’s writing process?
• 21.25 – Does living in the middle of no where stop you from being a writer?
• 23.50 – Is networking important for success as a writer?
• 28.30 – What is so surprising about the screenwriting community?
• 30.48 – What is the best trait to learn for a writer?
• 33.05 – How to build patience as a writer?
• 35.26 – Are you ever too old to write?
• 37.05 – Which book changed Kevin’s life?
• 38.34 – Where can you find out more about Kevin?

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Resources mentioned

• Ellie's blog post - 5 Stories That Prove You're Never Too Old to be Published
• Digital Writers' Room

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