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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Had a wonderful time as a recent guest on the "Thanks for Visiting!" podcast. We discussed my novel "Turning Corners", discipline vs. craft, being an INFJ, and much more. A thoughtful 1-hour discussion with two great hosts. Find it wherever you listen to your podcasts. 🙂

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Check out my new novel on Goodreads, which, after a month of trying, is finally credited to the correct "Mike Smith"! www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...

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Turning Corners

On the surface, Les and Nora Zalleo are winning at life…

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Very excited to be in New York City for this event next week. It's shaping up to be a very fun evening.

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Check out my new novel on Goodreads, which, after a month of trying, is finally credited to the correct "Mike Smith"! www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...

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Turning Corners

On the surface, Les and Nora Zalleo are winning at life…

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Pretty cool seeing my novel as part of a silent auction gift at a gala event last night. We had a blast!

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Jessica Ellis @baddestmamajama.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

My arms also do this if there are crackers present

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

A long shot I'm sure, but I have to shamelessly recommend this new one :) bsky.app/profile/mike...

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Me every day: "I need to pack my lunch for work instead of eating out all the time." Also me: [never packs my lunch for work and instead eats out all the time]

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

You know what cooks great in an air fryer? Boneless wings.

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Nice post. Seems pretty cut and dry to me...pay writers for content you want to read on a recurring schedule. I'm surprised there's a strong amount of pushback otherwise.

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

The audiobook of Turning Corners is now live on Audible! I'm so proud of the actors who I worked with on this project (plus, I had a blast recording some of it myself!). A hopefully breezy 6 hours :) www.audible.com/pd/Turning-C...

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Check out this great listen on Audible.com. On the surface, Les and Nora Zalleo are winning at life. Nora’s nonprofit is on the cusp of a major expansion, and the couple is throwing a party to celebra...

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

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Turning Corners

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Person #4 won, going 10-13 and only missing their 1, 2 and 3 picks. I correctly predicted Flow but otherwise all my major upset predictions were wrong. Fun night!

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Here are my picks for anyone following along! 13-1 based on highest/lowest conviction. I clearly have a few outliers.

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

So based on Mike's Annual Oscar Contest (15ish people), the category that's the most up for grabs is Original Screenplay (Anora/Brutalist/Real Pain evenly split). Moore outweighs Madison, Brody outweighs Chalamet. Picture leans Anora with a few sleepers.

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Phoebe Maltz Bovy @phoebebovy.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

The "sweet spot" thing is incredible, presenting 60 hour weeks as a compromise position, where one plausible alternative is continuous work without sleep.

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Nice to see my novel in the Little Free Library!

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Nice to see my novel in the Little Free Library!

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Very sad news to see coming from my alma mater.

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Did not expect to nearly throw my back out lifting up this heavy box of author copy hardcover books.

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Did not expect to nearly throw my back out lifting up this heavy box of author copy hardcover books.

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

For audio lovers, the audiobook version of my novel will be coming in a little over a week! Print and E-Book in the meantime though. Thanks to those that have responded kindly and spread the word so far! www.amazon.com/Turning-Corn...

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Turning Corners

Turning Corners [Smith, Mike] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Turning Corners

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

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Turning Corners

Turning Corners [Smith, Mike] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Turning Corners

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

For those Goodreads users, Turning Corners is also on Goodreads! Link below. Unfortunately, currently tagged to another "Mike Smith" (downside of a popular name), but working on getting that fixed! www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...

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Turning Corners

On the surface, Les and Nora Zalleo are winning at life…

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

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Turning Corners

On the surface, Les and Nora Zalleo are winning at life…

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Chicken breast, carrots, celery cooked in a crockpot for 6 hours. No added broth or spices. No cutting up, slicing or peeling. I can't help it I'm basic and expedient.

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Nick Silverman @nickysilv.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Mike has terrible taste in soup but he’s a pretty damn good writer. I had the good fortune of reading an early copy and this is a fun, engaging, twisty little drama that moves quick but still leaves quite the impact.

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

If you're not signed up to Jessica's newsletter yet, you're missing out on some great screenplay writing insights. The latest is no exception:

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Appreciate those that have already gotten a copy or checked out Turning Corners. It’s a scary feeling releasing a novel to the world; the kind words mean a lot. I hope you enjoy! www.amazon.com/Turning-Corn...

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Turning Corners [Smith, Mike] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Turning Corners

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Hardcover and paperback now available for sale! Can find all Amazon at the link in this post!

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Thank you so much!! And for sharing! I hope you enjoy :)

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Hardcover and paperback now available for sale! Can find all Amazon at the link in this post!

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Honored to have you as a beta reader. You single-handedly saved part 2.

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

My fiction novel Turning Corners is officially live on Amazon Kindle! Hardcover and paperback to follow in a couple of days. Audiobook (partly narrated by yours truly) by end of February. I'm so excited to finally release this project to the world. I hope you enjoy! www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVQ7H6Z...

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Amazon.com: Turning Corners eBook : Smith, Mike: Books

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

T-minus about 7 days until my novel is released. Ahh! Apologies in advance for my annoying posts!

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

I've just succumbed to the fact that wine is a wash healthwise but worth the continued consumption because it's delicious.

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Looks like by this time next week, I’ll be holding proof copies of my novel in my hands. 🤯

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

The Australian narrator who narrates all of Liane Moriarty's audiobooks is the absolute best.

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Jessica Ellis @baddestmamajama.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

The first monthly edition of I Have Some Notes, a newsletter dedicated to breaking down the most common notes I give in coverage, is live! Check out here and please share and subscribe if you enjoy! i-have-some-notes.beehiiv.com/p/you-ve-los...

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You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling

Addressing character romances that fall flat

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

The key is "within the universe the movie creates". It's not plausible that frogs are going to fall out of the sky in Magnolia, for example. But who cares, because within the framework of the story, it's perfect.

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Thinking a lot about a recent movie I watched and the importance one assigns to plausibility. Viewers can and should always grant movies goodwill, but if a viewer can't get over that plausibility hump (within the universe the movie creates), it's hard to really "love".

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Taking suggestions for a good New Years Eve night movie to watch (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Apple+, Disney+). Last night was Afraid, night before that was Nightbitch. What’s good for tonight?

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

👉🏻Swipe over for the plot summary My novel Turning Corners is coming soon! It’s the first novel I’ve written in over 10 years, and I’m so excited to be almost finished. Keep a lookout for the print, e-book, or audiobook coming soon 😀

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Jessica Ellis @baddestmamajama.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Hello! I get paid to read 30-40 screenplays I read every month, and I’m starting a newsletter in January that will analyze the most common notes I give, in order to help you break down your own scripts and get to rewriting! Subscribe here! i-have-some-notes.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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I Have Some Notes

A Hollywood Coverage Writer's Best Notes of the Month

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

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Mike Smith @mikesmithwriter.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

As someone who not only loves listening to audiobooks, but literally just finished recording one, the answer is a resounding *yes*, and I will die on this hill.

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