Steve Cuden was recently interviewed on the Screen Perspectives podcast. In this conversation he cuts straight to the core of what it takes to build a career in writing — from his earliest jobs in show business to hard-earned professional breaks in Hollywood and Broadway.

Steve dismantles myths about linear career paths in the entertainment industry and reminds listeners that success is forged through relentless work, real experience, and strategic networking. He shares how early gigs — from being a walking Santa Claus in Pittsburgh to working on Francis Ford Coppola’s One From the Heart — taught him practical skills that underpinned his writing career. He also talks honestly about the grind of writing thousands of pages before landing meaningful professional success.

For writers serious about mastering their craft, this episode underscores two critical lessons:

• Storytelling is a craft you earn through effort.
• Building relationships and getting your work read are as important as talent.

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