From Hollywood to Bestselling Books | Travis Cody

Send us Fan MailAfter writing a book at age twelve, Travis Cody went on to establish himself in Hollywood at twenty-four and is known for his speed in writing scripts. Now, he helps other writers write, market, and consult in their book launch journey.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk to Travis Cody about his insights and experiences with finding success as a writer and screenwriter.Full show notesTIME STAMPS 00:02:26 Writing in blood, discovering passion at 12. Youngest journalist, making a living creatively.00:04:01 Joined writing team, became department head. Self-published.00:08:29 Hollywood mentor's death derails film fund.00:10:18 Complaints about talk show hosts causing pressure.00:15:26 Book connection led to $1 million revenue.00:16:20 Book as key to unlocking unforeseen opportunities.00:22:03 Insecurity about success: New York Times bestselling.00:25:30 Musician's approach to writing challenges societal norms.00:27:22 Editors' brains think faster than they type.00:31:34 Screenwriters in Hollywood rewrite their screenplays multiple times before showing them to anyone. This applies to writing a book as well. Filmmaking has three phases: preproduction, production, and post-production.00:32:55 Movie creation involves pre and postproduction steps.00:39:16 Hire an expert editor for best results.00:39:40 Editing ensures unbiased and thorough content.COMMUNITY PROGRAMS📚 Write and Publish your bookCONNECT📷 Instagram🎬 TikTok👫🏻 Facebook💼 LinkedIn🐦‍⬛ Twitter🤝🏻 Apply to be GuestLEAVE A REVIEW✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts✍️ Review on Spotify🖱️ Episode Webpage