Editor's Note: Beth Pattinson, Development Exec for BBC Films interviews writer Sadie Jones about the unusual journey of 'The Outcast' between screenplay and novel.
Sadie also talks about the struggle she experienced getting started as a writer and shares some advice.
Beth Pattinson explains how scripts get into development and why BBC Writersroom is the best starting point.
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This interview was recorded for the BBC Academy Podcast
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Listen to and download an interview with Ian Softley, Director of 'The Outcast'
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Watch The Outcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 9pm, Sunday 12 July 2015
Find out more about 'The Outcast' including seeing clips, photos and interviews
Listen to Radio 4's 'Bookclub' on the novel of 'The Outcast'
