The Business of Storytelling: Practical Wisdom for Screenwriters (From Spec to Screen)

EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 45 MIN

The Business of Storytelling: Practical Wisdom for Screenwriters (From Spec to Screen)

from The Honest Filmmaker · host Jim Eaves

Send us Fan Mail#filmmakingpodcast #scriptwriting #screenwriting #scriptwriterIn this episode, I chat with Andrea Mann, a British screenwriter and mentor, about her journey into the industry. Her first spec script was picked up by a Golden Globe–winning producer and is set to feature Oscar-nominated actors Emily Watson and Richard E. Grant. Alongside her writing success, Andrea has a real talent for making screenwriting feel accessible, breaking down what can often seem like a complicated process. We talk about what it actually takes to build a career in the industry, from creating characters that feel real to getting your script in front of the right people.Check out the re-release of Jim's first solo directing feature The Witches Hammer - out now on amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0F235F4T8/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rFor regular updates and exclusive content - sign up for The Honest Filmmaker newsletterhttps://thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk/index.php/e-newsletter/Join The Honest Filmmaker community on our Facebook Group or Discord https://thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk/index.php/join-the-community/HONEST, OPEN ADVICE ABOUT YOUR FILMMAKING CAREERAre you about to leave Uni with a filmmaking degree? Or want to change careers and work in a creative industry? We want to give you the tools you need to enter the real world of production or freelancing. Honest and open career advice from people in the business.We also talk to those in other creative industries to discuss their careers, the potential cross over with film production and practical tips for a successful and fulfilling career.Join the community: http://www.thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk

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