From Novels to Screenplays: Kenny Mulfort on Writing Across Storytelling Formats
By Lana Reid | August 24, 2022
As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Kenny Mulfort, writer, producer, and creator, to discuss writing across multiple storytelling formats, including novels, stage plays, and television scripts. Kenny shares how real-life experiences influence his creative process and explains how writers can move between different forms of storytelling while staying authentic to their voice. The conversation explores creativity, adaptability, and the discipline required to bring stories to life across platforms.
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Kenny Mulfort offers insight into the craft of writing and the flexibility required to work across multiple creative mediums.
Kenny explains how storytelling fundamentals remain consistent, even as format changes. Whether writing a novel, a stage production, or a television script, he emphasizes the importance of character development, emotional truth, and narrative structure. He shares how understanding the strengths and limitations of each format helps writers adapt their ideas effectively.
Throughout the conversation, Lana Reid and Kenny explore how lived experience shapes creative work. Kenny reflects on how personal observation, community influence, and authenticity inform his stories, allowing audiences to connect more deeply with the material.
The discussion also highlights the realities of navigating the creative industry. Kenny shares insights on discipline, creative ownership, and the importance of learning how to pitch, revise, and collaborate while maintaining artistic integrity. He encourages writers to remain open to growth and experimentation as they move between platforms.
This episode provides valuable perspective for aspiring writers and creatives, offering guidance on how to develop a sustainable creative practice while expanding storytelling reach.
About the Guest
Kenny Mulfort is a writer and producer whose work spans novels, stage productions, and television scripts. His creative focus includes storytelling craft, adaptation across mediums, and maintaining authenticity within the entertainment industry.
For more information on Kenny Mulfort:
https://www.ckmulfort.com
https://www.instagram.com/ckmulfort/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PXHFW81
About the Series
This episode is part of the Black Men Matter Series, highlighting Black men as writers, creatives, and storytellers who shape culture through authentic expression and creative discipline.
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The Male Perspective is hosted by Lana Reid, founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community-building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
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