How difficult is it to become a screenwriter?

Answer 1

* STEP 1: Consider applying to film school for both the experience and the contacts. (See "How to Apply to Film School" under Related eHows).

* STEP 2: Seek an apprenticeship under an experienced and successful screenwriter, if possible. Do this through networking and letter writing.

* STEP 3: Go to a film or theater bookstore and buy a book on screenwriting, such as "Screenplay" by Syd Field.

* STEP 4: Complete one to three scripts and submit them to agents as "specs" (see glossary). Literary agents are listed in directories in New York City and Los Angeles.

* STEP 5: Make the screenplays fit different genres - comedy, action, drama or romantic comedy - depending on your strengths.

* STEP 6: Apply for a job working as a coveragist or story editor at a film studio. You'll read scripts that are sent to the studio, report on the plot and tone, and help determine if they're worth producing.

* STEP 7: Send any industry contact (producer, actor, cameraperson, etc.) a copy of your latest screenplay. You never know who knows who in the film industry, and to improve your chances of getting your script produced, you want to expose your work to as many people as possible.

Answer 2

On the `face of it` it is pretty difficult. It is one of these jobs where experience and `know how` are of up-most importance. However, it depends how good you are. If you write well and have really original ideas and plots that have never been used before, there is no reason why something you have written should not be accepted for production. Don`t be put off by the many obstacles put in front of you, if you really want it, then go for it!

Answer 3

Tricky.

Answer 4

bloody hard darling but persevere your get there

Answer 5

well anyone can write.. but its how good you are and how creative.

Answer 6

very

Answer 7

Damn hard.