Episode 232 – From Script Writer to Novelist with David Boito

Mark interviews David Boito, a screenwriter and novelist about his new novel VALLEY FLIERS, writing screenplays and scripts, and so much more.

Prior to the main content, Mark shares a personal update, and a word about this episode’s sponsor.

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In their conversation, Mark and David talk about:

What you call the role of a flyerThe similarities with the way that a radio controlled model aircraft has with a full scale aircraftHow David first got interested in RC controlled aircraft and the nearby Apollo 11 Flight fielde inspiration to write a story based on this intriguing localeInitially beginning to write this novel in screenplay format and then later adapting it into a novelDavid’s other script work, including writing an episode of the last 1980s TV sitcom Head of the Class starring Howard HessemanHow, once you have the screenplay you have a solid outlineMaking the decision to self publish and where David turned (Reedsy)How spying in the Hitchcock “Rear Window” era is significantly different with spying that can be done via modern dronesThe difference between flying a drone and flying an aviation model aircraftAdvice David would offer to authors thinking of writing a novel or screenplayAnd more…

After the interview, Mark reflects on the craft skills and IP leverage that can come from creating a screenplay, as well as those manuscripts that stay locked in a drawer.

Links of Interest:

David BoitoFindaway VoicesWin a Free Audiobook Launch from Findaway VoicesChirp Listing for Canadian Werewolf seriesWrite for the Win StorybundleTikTok FEAR AND LONGING IN LOS ANGELES Giveaway videoThe Canadian MountedPatreon for Stark ReflectionsThe Relaxed AuthorBuy eBook DirectBuy Audiobook DirectPublishing Pitfalls for AuthorsAn Author’s Guide to Working with Libraries & BookstoresWide for the WinMark’s Canadian Werewolf BooksThis Time Around (Short Story)A Canadian Werewolf in New YorkStowe Away (Novella)Fear and Longing in Los AngelesFright Nights, Big CityLover’s Moon

David Boito resides with his wife and son in the San Fernando Valley suburb of Los Angeles, near the miniature airfield that inspired Valley Fliers, his debut novel. He is a longtime fan of aviation and always looks to the sky as a plane goes by. David also works as a screenwriter and has authored short stories. He has been published in the UCLA literary journal, Westwind, among others.