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Question

I am an amature writer and wish to write for films and television

Answer 1

TV and film writing is very, very difficult...Here are some strategies to try, but be aware that it is going to be a long slog, but if you get to the top of your profession the rewards are great!

First, I'm including a site that has great information, but I don't like its slant which seems to say that screenwriting is a "hobby"...If you think of it as a hobby, you'll starve, my friend. Still, the info is very good:

http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/a1818-how-to-write-a-screen-play.html


More good source for background are:

http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/playwriting/13254/3

http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/scriptsmart/formats.shtml

BUT another important component is actually MARKETING your work after you've completed that masterpiece. Connections really help here, so if you know anybody who works in the industry, try to make a connection. You could really increase your chances by moving to sunny California...Although this drastic step isn't always necessary. Some places to look at marketing strategies are:

http://www.screenprinters.net/articles/index.php?art=70

And:

http://www.sellingyourscreenplay.com/?aff=yahoo


This should help you launch your work. Remember, you'll never produce anything if you keep thinking about how small your chances of success are. If you work hard and have talent, you'll make it! Now go to your desk and get to work.

Answer 2

on the less pessimistic side, you pretty much have two options:
A. Write, direct, produce your own movies and enter them into festivals

B. Get an agent. Unfortunately this will be hard because it's always easier after you can say, "Here this is what I've already sold."

Either way, most writers have day jobs. It's hard to keep afloat on writing alone.

Good luck!

Answer 3

As a professional writer myself, I should inform you that the competition for that type of writing is pretty intense. If you enjoy eating ramen noodles or living with your parents, then film/television writing is for you. If not, you might pursue another avenue of work.

Answer 4

Try showing your stories to producers or directors.