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The main problem of scriptwriters, what not to do

The main problem of any novice screenwriter is that he does not know what to do with the script he has written, in the end the script remains only on paper and does not go beyond it. This problem exists all over the world, and all screenwriters are looking for a producer or investor to sell their scripts, but in many cases these searches turn up nothing, and written scripts are ignored, not sold, or simply thrown into the bin.

Inspired by his favorite films in front of the TV, the screenwriter thinks that writing a script is a convenient, profitable and prestigious profession, and starts writing a script, and after writing the script, he looks for ways to whom and where to sell his script. Of course, this is a very wrong way to become a screenwriter. First of all, it is necessary to distinguish between the professions of a writer and a screenwriter. A writer can be an amateur or a professional, but not a screenwriter. The screenwriter must be only a professional. Because any full-length feature film requires a large budget, and you cannot entrust this project to an amateur screenwriter. On the websites of all popular foreign film studios there are vacancies in different categories, but there is not a single vacancy for a screenwriter. In addition, on these sites it is noted that any artwork (idea, story or script) is not accepted by the studio and the request is not to send such work, and in case of sending such material will not be considered. Of course, well-known movie studios spend millions of dollars to make a single movie and don't want to risk that money based on scripts of unknown origin. Therefore, these film studios work with specific film producers they trust and the scripts are submitted to the studio by these producers. Producers personally present the work to the studio of writers they trust. But why do producers only accept scripts from people they know and trust, and don't accept scripts from outsiders. This is because the copyright of scripts submitted from outside is questionable. A producer can't tell if every script he reads is stolen or real, because there are thousands of scripts in the world. No authoring agency can simultaneously control the authorship of these scripts. Therefore, if a producer takes a script from outside and hands it over to a film studio, the original writer of the script can sue the studio and receive a large settlement after the film is made and shown to the public. In this case, the film studio and producer will not only suffer financial ruin, but also damage the reputation that they have earned over the years.

A person who wants to become a screenwriter must first be convinced of his talent, determine why he wants to write a screenplay, and only then take steps in this direction. Scripts written by people who just want to become rich and famous, take selfies on the Hollywood red carpet, hug Al Pacino and drink whiskey with him are not accepted by any serious producer or film studio. Unfortunately, most screenwriters start writing scripts for this, and even the most talented screenwriters become their victims, and as a result, all doors for foreign screenwriters remain closed.

The screenwriter who trusts his true talent must first create his own stories. You don't have to write a script right away, wasting your time and the time of others. Writing a story is an easier and less time-consuming process than writing a screenplay. Screenwriting is already a professional stage, and the author should only move to the screenwriting stage after he has found a producer who likes his stories. An author who wants to write a screenplay must first copyright their story and then demonstrate those stories in books, magazines, and other media resources. If the story really appeals to a certain audience, then you can attract the attention of film producers, after which you can proceed to the script writing stage. In this case, the screenwriter will already know to whom he can show his script. But if a screenwriter without a producer writes a 100-page script, he will not be able to send or submit the script anywhere, as a result of which he will be disappointed and will no longer write the script.

In short, it is possible to be an amateur writer, but it is not possible to be an amateur screenwriter. The screenwriter must be only a professional. Therefore, aspiring writers can learn the profession of screenwriter after trying themselves as an amateur writer.