Side quests aren't just for gamers - this week we're all in the same place for once(!), digging deep into all the other stuff we do outside of screenwriting (from stand-up and improv, to travelling and reading comic books) that feeds our creativity, keeps us sane, and ultimately, makes us better at what we do.

Writing doesn't happen in a bubble, and there's a lot to be said for getting out there and living your life beyond the page!

So if you’ve ever felt guilty for not writing 24/7, this episode is your permission to embrace those side quests... They might just be the weird little secret push your writing needs to go from good, to totally inspiring and real.

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It's a competitive industry, so maybe sometimes the only way to stand out from the crowd is to actually make stuff. Martin's close friend and collaborator Louis Chan (director of Highs, Sticks of Fury and A LOT of other shorts) joins him for a quick chat about maintaining that creative hustle, and how his latest film Patience came to be.

Patience will be out via Omeleto on YouTube from 15th May.

Louis will be back with us soon, but in the meantime find links to all of his films at louischanfilms.com, and of course drop him a follow on Instagram @louischanwing.

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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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