Screenwriter Jake Thornton on How to Become a Better Writer and Build Relationships

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Screenwriter Jake Thornton on How to Become a Better Writer and Build Relationships

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59 minutes 10 seconds

10 months ago

Screenwriter Jake Thornton on How to Become a Better Writer and Build Relationships

Jake Thornton is a Hollywood screenwriter whose credits include working with studios like Sony, Warner Brothers, Amazon, and The CW. Before becoming a writer, Jake trained as an actor, performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company and in London's West End. His screenwriting journey began in Los Angeles, where his first script sold for a staggering $1 million, proving that dreams can come true with hard work and persistence. Richard and Darren sit down with Jake to discuss his transition from acting to screenwriting, the heartbreaks and triumphs of Hollywood, and the lessons actors and writers can learn from his story. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro 00:01:14: Jake’s Early Hustle 00:02:43: Acting Dreams and Heartbreak 00:05:49: Acting’s Influence on Writing 00:09:26: Creating Strong Female Leads 00:16:56: The Changing Landscape of Content 00:27:26: Working Relationships Matter 00:35:55: Why Scripts Don’t Always Get Made 00:43:20: Advice for Emerging Writers 00:54:00: Be Bold in Auditions 00:58:04: Jake’s Next Steps CONNECT WITH JAKE THORNTON: IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0861801/ Website: https://www.jakethorntonwrites.com/bio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakethornton/ GET MORE FROM THE WE AUDITION SHOW: Website: https://www.weaudition.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weaudition Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAudition If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts Produced by The Big Possible http://thebigpossible.com