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After winning some money in a TV game show, today’s guest set out to become a playwright. He has since received numerous awards and accolades for his work. Today we are joined by the brilliant Jonathan Leaf, a screenwriter, playwright, author, and journalist. His new book, City of Angles, a mystery about old Hollywood, is wracking rave reviews. In this episode, he shares his story with us. Tuning in, you’ll hear about the life story that led him to become a playwright. He sheds light on his writing process, how he approaches new projects, how long it takes to write a play, and the elements that make for a great story. He also talks about the inspiration behind his latest book City of Angles. Tune in today for a glance inside the creative mind of the very talented Jonathan Leaf!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to today’s guest, Jonathan Leaf.
- Jonathan’s background and what led him to become a playwright.
- Why writing plays is his favorite form of writing.
- Insight into Jonathan’s writing process.
- Some of the awards and accomplishments that Jonathan’s work has received.
- How long it takes to write a play.
- The starting point for his playwriting.
- Why he works on many projects at the same time and how he prioritizes.
- Whether or not he struggles with writer’s block.
- Typing versus writing by hand.
- Jonathan’s love of cooking shows and other things he’s currently watching.
- His favorite play of all time.
- Some of his favorite quotes.
- Writers he admires and looks up to.
- The inspiration behind his latest book City of Angles.
- Some of the reviews the book has received.
- Audience questions about why he became a playwright and comedy versus drama.
- Hear which questions he’ll pass and which ones he’ll answer in the fearless five questions.
- Thoughts on whether or not money makes people happy.
- Whether or not he corrects other people’s grammar.
- Kelly’s latest real estate achievement.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Jonathan Leaf
City of Angles
Pushkin
The Caterers
Beat Bobby Flay
Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
The Seagull
Renfield
Kelly Minds Her Manors
Kelly Minds Her Manors on Instagram
Kelly Minds Her Manors on TikTok
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