Welcome to the Cavletter: Notes from a Working Storyteller

Sorry, who are you?

I’m Cavan Scott – a New York Times bestselling writer, storyteller, book coach and teacher.

Over the last three decades, I’ve written novels, comics, audio dramas and screenplays for some of the world’s biggest franchises, including Star Wars, Doctor Who, Marvel, DC Comics, Transformers, Masters of the Universe and more. I’m also the creator of original projects, including Shadow Service, The Ward, Dead Seas and Godfather of Hell.

Before becoming a full-time writer, I was a magazine editor for Future Publishing and the BBC – a role that taught me as much about storytelling as anything I’ve done since.

Based in the UK, I live in the glorious West Country with my wife and daughters, divide my spare time between an ever-growing list of geeky hobbies, and serve as a trustee of the Bristol Folk House, an oasis of creativity, community and lifelong learning in the heart of the city.

Great. So what's this newsletter all about?

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In the Cavletter, I explore the excitement of making stories and the reality of doing it for a living.

Sometimes that means sharing lessons I’ve learned from a career writing novels, comics and audio dramas. Sometimes it’s a look behind the scenes of current projects. Sometimes it’s a rabbit hole I’ve fallen down while researching folklore, history, storytelling or popular culture.

If you’re interested in creativity, storytelling and building a sustainable creative life, you’re in the right place.

Along the way, you’ll find:

• Field Notes – lessons from three decades of making things up for a living.
• Rabbit Holes & Side Quests – fascinating discoveries, research trails and sources of inspiration.
• Big Questions – discussions and conversations about creativity, storytelling and the creative life.
• Updates – news from my desk, upcoming projects and what I’m working on now.

You’ll also find regular features including Perfect Sunday, where creative friends share the books, films, music and recommendations that inspire them.

Sounds good!

I hope so!

Pull up a chair, have a look around, and if it sounds like your sort of thing, I’d love to have you along for the ride.

Look after yourself and each other,