How to Become a Screenwriter (Without Moving to LA) with Franklin Leonard

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What do you actually get paid to write a Hollywood film? Can someone steal your script if you put it online? And why does the man who worked for Leonardo DiCaprio's production company say talent alone won't get you hired? Franklin Leonard is the creator of The Black List, the platform where any writer in the world can upload their script and get it in front of Hollywood. We walk through the money side of an industry most people only know from the red carpet. If you work in a creative field, or want to, this one is a masterclass in protecting yourself financially when you never know where the next paycheck is coming from. In this episode: ◼️ How Franklin Leonard turned a problem at work into…