Ep595 - Mark Sanderson, Screenwriter & Author ‘A Screenwriter's Journey to Success’

Creative Principles

Mark Sanderson is a screenwriter, author, script consultant, and lecturer. His career spans sketch comedy, writing for MTV, and over two dozen screenwriting assignments, including 17 produced films with worldwide distribution. Mark’s films have premiered on networks like Lifetime, SyFy, Fox, and HBO Canada, and stream on platforms like Tubi, Amazon, and Apple+. With a long history of working with award-winning filmmakers, producers, and actors, Mark has built a distinguished career. Named one of Screencraft's "25 People Screenwriters Should Follow on Twitter," he shares insights through Film Courage, YouTube, and his book, A SCREENWRITER'S JOURNEY TO SUCCESS, which has earned 56 five-star reviews on Amazon. In this interview, we talk about initial expectations vs. reality post-film school, writing partnerships and solo ventures, his book A SCREENWRITER'S JOURNEY TO SUCCESS, and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!