Navigating the World of Professional Screenwriting: Insights and Advice from Cheryl McKay

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Episode 26 - Navigating the World of Professional Screenwriting: Insights and Advice from Cheryl McKay

In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast with hosts Jaclyn and Geoffrey Whitt , Cheryl McKay shares her journey and experiences as a professional writer, offering valuable advice and insights for fellow writers. She discusses the emotional challenges of seeing one's work adapted, the importance of collaboration and taking notes gracefully, the lucrative nature of adaptation, and practical tips for writing and organizing projects. McKay emphasizes the significance of having a clear roadmap before starting a project and the personal growth and cathartic experiences that can come from writing. Additionally, she touches on the aspect of faith in her career, mentioning a pivotal point where she believed God redirected her path back to writing. The script is replete with anecdotes, practical tips for both novice and experienced writers, and McKay's philosophical approach to writing and life.

• Welcome Back Cheryl McKay: A Deep Dive into Writing
• The Emotional Journey of a Scriptwriter
• On-Set Experiences and the Magic of Seeing Your Work Come to Life
• Adapting Stories: The Lucrative Path of Writing
• Crafting to a Budget: Practical Advice for Aspiring Writers
• Organizational Tips and Tricks for Effective Writing
• Navigating Feedback: The Art of Taking Notes
• Maintaining Priorities as a Christian Writer
• Personal Reflections on Writing and Its Impact
• Conclusion and Departing Thoughts

Since 1997, Cheryl McKay’s screenplays for television, cable, TV, new media, and inspirational feature films have attracted multiple awards, nominations, as well as top star talent like James Garner, Brian Dennehy, and Abigail Breslin. Her first film produced was The Ulitmate Gift. She co-wrote the feature films, Indivisible and Extraordinary, and most recently served as the producer/showrunner for a 6 episode TV series she wrote called These Stones, starring Madeline Carroll, Karen Abercrombie, Charlene Amoia, and Cameron Arnett. Her heart from the beginning has been to make an impact through words and change the world through writing. That’s the heart behind serving at the helm of the creative development for Stone Impact Media.

www.stoneimpactmedia.com

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