So you've climbed the mountain, got an agent and started getting commissions - but what is it actually like to work as a screenwriter in the British film and TV industry? Friend of the podcast Mike Powell is back, diving even deeper into the realities of day-to-day life as a professional screenwriter; what the job actually looks like, how to navigate the ups and downs (including when and when not to fire your agent), how often you actually get paid (and when to chase it), and what he's learned about staying afloat, and sane, in a totally chaotic, ever-changing industry.
Whether you're aiming for your first paid writing gig or just curious about what life’s like on the other side of “emerging,” this episode is all about honest advice and real talk - invaluable insight from someone who's actually doing it! Don't say we never give you anything nice.
And of course, if you want to follow Mike's career, he's @mikepscreenwrites on Instagram.
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