Thursday, November 15, 2012

Making a Living as a Screenwriter

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Can you make a living writing screenplays? Only you can answer that questions. Many screenwriters fail after a dozen spec scripts. And some writers get rich off their first spec sale for 6 or 7 figures. The WGA states the average screenwriter salary is around 55k/yr. Many screenwriters also work as full or part time "script doctors", attempting to enhance a rough, first draft, or final script to suit the desires of a director or studio. Script-doctoring can be quite profitable, especially for the popular writers. David Mamet and John Sayles, for instance, fund the movies they direct themselves, usually from their own scriptss, by writing and doctoring scripts for other paying clients. Script doctoring companies, or script consultancies, are also often used by film directors, production companies and individual screenwriters. Many up and coming screenwriters also "ghost write" projects and allow more established screenwriters to take credit. You can make a living at home by writing screenplays that sell... if you learn the art and craft of storytelling for film or TV. Make movies with DSLR, home video cameras, 16mm, 35mm, or with your camera phone. Take courses. Collect ideas. Screenwriting Books. If your website needs Orange County SEO Visit www.clarkseo.com