In this week’s episode, I meet with actor-turned-screenwriter-turned-novelist, Bob Saenz. Bob discusses the importance of having a bucket list, how it can inspire and enrich a writer's work, and how imposter syndrome keeps him humble. Bob shares his journey from acting to screenwriting and the challenges he faced along the way. He talks about the process of writing his novel, Jessica's Vampire Diary, and the joy he found in writing it. Bob also discusses the business side of writing and the current challenges in the film industry. He emphasizes the importance of starting small and working your way up as a screenwriter and that screenwriters need to be great storytellers because producers buy stories.
Bob also advises against writing scripts based solely on personal experiences, highlighting the importance of knowing what you write and encourages writers not to give up and to embrace the imposter syndrome.
Connect with Bob:
X: @BobSnz
Books: Jessica’s Vampire Diary
