Odds of becoming a screenwriter9/10/2023 ![]() ![]() For doctors, maybe it’s saving that little boy’s life. When you crack that code of some story point you’ve been struggling with, when you discover a new character, or when you stumble upon those amazing happy accidents, you quickly realize that you’ve never felt so alive.įor teachers, maybe it’s reaching that difficult student. There’s no greater rush for a storyteller than when the inspiration comes. You sit in front of your computer, typewriter, or notepad and write. ![]() Some people jump out of planes, climb mountains, or venture to the depths of the oceans. Not of this world or above any other in your life, but you have the passion, power, and ability to create worlds and bring life to them. ![]() It’s something that feeds your soul in ways that no one else will understand. And it’s not a feeling rooted in greed or vanity. Even when you’re under assignment or trying to write a marketable screenplay to break through - thus having to deal with studio notes and general industry guidelines and expectations - you are the one bringing any given concept, character, or story to life. You have the freedom of creating any character and any situation that you would like. In Hollywood, despite what anyone says, it all starts with you - the word. When you pursue this dream, you are the ultimate creator. No, this isn’t about delusions of grandeur or god complexes. If you truly want to do this, no, if you truly need to do this and you do all that you can to see this dream come true, you’re an uncommon breed. Most will find something else - maybe something better for them. In fact, the sole guarantee is that no matter what talent and effort is showcased, most will never see that dream come true. With screenwriting, there are no such guarantees. Most that go to college to become a teacher, doctor, or engineer are likely going to find a job waiting for them. It’s honorable in the eyes of many - and perhaps silly to others that just don’t understand - because you’ve chosen a career where all odds are against you. Perhaps later regretting that they didn’t chase after those dreams they had when they were young.įor others, their dreams are of becoming a teacher, doctor, soldier, fireman, police officer, engineer, scientist, construction worker, accountant, etc.Īs a writer pursuing the dream of making a living out of writing, you’re an uncommon breed. Most people pursue a job that pays the bills, raise a family, and then they’re gone. When you pursue a dream - any dream - you are part of a very small percentage of the population. Let's explore ten inspiring reasons to pursue a career in screenwriting. Pursuing a dream is unique in this day and age and it is so much more than the search for a good paycheck. If you want to avoid becoming a part of that statistic, you have to not just be pursuing a career - you have to be pursuing a dream. Many newcomers want to become a screenwriter for all of the wrong reasons - and they usually give up when they learn that what they’ve read in guru books and the trade headlines does not match the true experience of pursuing such a career. ![]()
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