Mike Clarke
Screenwriter
Burnaby, Canada
June 2012
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About Mike
Mike Clarke is a science fiction author and aspiring screenwriter based in Burnaby, BC. With an unconventional background in geology, computer programming, and systems analysis, he has spent the past five years honing his storytelling skills under the pen names Mike Clarke and Michael S. Clarke. While early reviews highlighted his gift for world-building, scene-setting, and intricate plotting, they also underscored the importance of stronger character development and streamlined narratives.
Over the last year, Michael has refined his approach by focusing on short fiction, withdrawing his initial novels from publication, and merging them into a single, cohesive work. His beta readers frequently note that his dialogue-driven writing style lends itself naturally to screenwriting, and he is currently polishing a screenplay that delves into personal motivations and the search for lost love in a seventeenth-century Caribbean world.
Despite the stark contrast to his scientific and technical roots, Michael finds that his creative pursuits keep him inspired—and out of trouble—in perpetually rainy Burnaby, BC.
Unique traits: Mike Clarke possesses a distinctive ability to visualize multiple possible outcomes—a quality some might label “anxiety,” while others see it as “creative foresight.” This aptitude is reinforced by a GMAT score in the 98th percentile for spatial reasoning, as well as feedback praising the vivid, cinematic quality of his scenes. He jokingly refers to himself as an amateur futurist, constantly exploring how current trends might shape tomorrow’s world. Initially unsure of his writing credentials, Clarke underwent a year of intensive editing and mentorship, ultimately merging his first two novels into one tighter, character-focused narrative. He is now delving into screenplay adaptations and looks forward to refining his work into compelling, film-ready scripts.
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Saint Mary's University, Halifax, N.S.
(1974-1979)
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