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From Hollywood to Bestselling Books | Travis Cody
2023-09-29
After 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.
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TIME 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.
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