Episode 04 · Apr 19, 2023

Weathering a Writers Strike with Nina Sadowsky

The Wedding Planner, Lost Souls, Penguin Random House

Lessons from the 2007 strike, producing, and writing discipline.

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Runtime: 01:11:00
Released: Apr 19, 2023
Guest: Nina Sadowsky
Path: Writing

Show notes

Nina Sadowsky is a 5-time published author, producer, and educator.
In this episode Nina discusses:

Lessons she learned from the 2007 writers' strike and how to apply them in 2023
How she broke into film producing, screenwriting, and novel writing
Overcoming a project or company failure without letting it become your identity
Cultivating the discipline to write consistently

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