6 Ways You’re Holding Your Screenwriting Career Back
A journey of a thousand screenplays begins with the first word This is a mantra that many aspiring screenwriters swear by. But many also fail to take that first step to become an actual screenwriter. You’ve got a ton of story ideas, read a few books on screenwriting, attended a masterclass or two, but […]
Why Is Your Screenwriting Career Stalling?
There are screenwriters who make it and screenwriters who don’t. Even aspiring screenwriters who toil for years perfecting their craft aren’t guaranteed a produced credit. Assuming that most writers who have been trying to break in for years have a comparable skill level, why is it that some writers find success and some don’t. Defining […]
How Screenwriters Can Achieve Screenwriting Zen
Few people understand the life of a screenwriter – sometimes not even screenwriters themselves. Like all artists, writers need to define what constitutes a creative life. What is work? Is reading a book unrelated to your current project considered work? Is feeding the ducks at the park work? What about taking a nap? All of […]
5 Ways To Get Luckier In Your Screenwriting Career
Luck is defined as an outcome seemingly attained through chance rather than deliberate actions. Building a sustainable screenwriting career is a tricky business. For most screenwriters, the trajectory is as clear as driving through a snow storm. Every screenwriter knows the importance of honing their craft as well as the importance of knowing the right […]
Making Intelligent Choices In Your Screenwriter Career
Being a screenwriter is a difficult career choice. But so worth it! It is more of a calling than a career in the traditional sense. You don’t have to earn a qualification to practice screenwriting, nor do you necessarily move up the career ladder after achieving a certain level of hours worked. It’s like most […]
