Screenplay to Novel

Screenplay to Novel

Mark Reynolds

Episodes 23
Avg. Duration 10m
Activity Highly Active
Since Dec 2025
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
100%
Hosting
rss.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

Screenplay to Novel is a podcast where Mark Reynolds and Tom Swain discuss converting a screenplay into a book. There are more steps than you think, and all of them are laid out plainly. Also, follow along as Mark actually goes through this process using one of his original screenplays called "Hit Escape", a time-bending story about memory, consequence, and the fragile line between who we were and who we are. Both intimate and speculative, it explores regret, second chances, and the day that refuses to stay in the past. Text Screenplay to Novel at 202.670.8497 Email Screenplay to Novel at [email protected]

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Recent Episodes

S1E23 Off Limits... Mom! | Ep. 23

May 27, 2026 10m

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom discuss the awkward reality of writing a novel with explicit language and adult material—then realizing the people closest to you might end up…

S1E22 Unfair Advantage | Ep. 22

May 20, 2026 9m

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom take an honest look at celebrity authors and the advantage fame brings to publishing—especially when many aspiring writers are struggling just to…

S1E21 Does The Novel Land? | Ep. 21

May 13, 2026 8m

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom talk about what happens after you publish your novel and the excitement fades—when the second-guessing starts and you begin questioning the entire…

S1E20 No Apologies For Explicit Language | Ep. 20

May 06, 2026 10m

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom talk about writing with edge—explicit language, adult situations—and why they don't believe in softening it or apologizing for it when it fits the…

S1E19 Living With Mistakes | Ep. 19

Apr 29, 2026 11m

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom dive into the trap many self-published authors face—releasing a book, rereading it, finding flaws, and feeling the urge to fix and republish… only…

S1E18 Don't Touch That Dialog! | Ep. 18

Apr 22, 2026 8m

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom break down why preserving your original screenplay dialogue is critical when converting it into a novel—and how it helps maintain character voice,…

S1E17 Keep The Fire Burning | Ep. 17

Apr 15, 2026 10m

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom talk about the challenge of starting another screenplay-to-novel conversion after finishing the first—when the excitement, momentum, and sense of…

S1E16 Writing Without An Audience | Ep. 16

Apr 08, 2026 8m

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom talk about writing without an audience—the reality of creating something when no one's watching, no one's waiting, and no one's reacting. Text…

S1E15 Now That It's A Book | Ep. 15

Apr 01, 2026 8m

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom explore what happens when you take a screenplay, turn it into a novel… and then consider pitching it back to Hollywood. Text Screenplay to Novel:…

S1E14 What The Novel Revealed | Ep. 14

Mar 25, 2026 8m

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom dig into a surprising idea—can converting a screenplay into a novel actually improve the original script? Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497…

S1E13 The Shift From Screen To Page | Ep. 13

Mar 18, 2026 10m

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom break down the biggest adjustment in turning a screenplay into a novel: shifting from visual storytelling to the inner world of a character—and…

S1E12 Trusting The Reader | Ep. 12

Mar 11, 2026 10m

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom discuss why trusting the reader may be one of the most important skills in writing a novel. From avoiding unnecessary exposition to resisting the…

S1E11 Stop Publishing... Please! | Ep. 11

Mar 04, 2026 11m

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom discuss the hidden danger of being able to endlessly revise and republish through Kindle Direct Publishing—and how constant tweaking can slowly…

S1E10 Sex Scenes | Ep. 10

Feb 25, 2026 9m

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom talk about how to tread lightly when writing sex scenes—why less is often more, and how intimacy on the page should serve character and story…

Choosing The Next Project Wisely | Ep. 9

Feb 18, 2026 9m

In this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom talk about the pressure of picking the next screenplay to turn into a novel, and why the right choice matters even more the second time around.…

S1E8 Not Every Screenplay Is A Book | Ep. 8

Feb 11, 2026 9m

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom explore why not every screenplay is meant to become a novel. They discuss how a script can work brilliantly on screen but still struggle in prose,…

S1E7 To Republish Or Not To Republish | Ep. 7

Feb 04, 2026 11m

On this episode of Scereenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom explore the double-edged sword of Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP): the power to republish your novel at any time. They discuss how endless control…

S1E6 Using AI | Ep. 6

Jan 28, 2026 14m

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom discuss the pros and cons of using artificial intelligence in the writing process—where it can be a powerful assistant, and where it can quickly…

S1E5 Celebrating Publishing | Ep. 5

Jan 21, 2026 15m

In this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom reflect on what it's really like to go through the entire screenplay-to-novel process and come out the other side with a published book—as Mark…

S1E4 Finishing Touches | Ep. 4

Jan 14, 2026 11m

In this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom talk about the finishing stages that come after conversion—the merging pass, paragraph shaping, and the final cleanup and polish that make a…

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Screenplay to Novel has published 23 episodes since December 2025, covering topics in Arts, Books.

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