Donald L. Vasicek on Writing and Screenwriting

by
Donald L. Vasicek
Olympus Films+, LLC
Writing/Filmmaking/Consulting

http://www.donvasicek.com

dvasicek@earthlink.net

Hi, Leslie,

Thank you for your questions. You are wise by asking questions before acting on your heart.

It is practical to get into screenwriting if you are offered a contract that pays Writer’s Guild of America rates, including, at the least, two rewrites. And even then, it might not be practical. Otherwise, it is practical to work at a regular job that pays you a regular paycheck, and work on your screenplays on the side.

Although screenwriting pays good (better than decent) money, a select few screenwriters earn good pay, let alone decent pay. The majority of screenwriters earn little, if any money.

Skills that you learn in a screenwriting course will be transferable to other jobs, most of which will be entry level, or below, not including journalism. If you want to go into journalism, go to school and study for a journalism degree.

The reality of becoming a successful screenwriter is extremely difficult. Adapting the skill and craft of screenwriting are extremely difficult. This includes marketing yourself and your screenplays.

I apologize if this sounds discouraging. I am unwilling to be responsible for contributing to those who run head first into the brick wall that Hollywood has up, and which can ultimately result in financial ruin, drug, alcohol, and sexual abuse, and suicide. Hollywood can be a seductress. It can cause others to become star struck, and blinded to the harsh realities of trying to break into a profession that is extremely difficult to enter. Talent alone does not create a successful screenwriting career. Wisdom and a good business head are vitally important, as well as talent.

I hope this has been of some help to you.

Good luck with your decision-making.

Best Regards,
Don Vasicek
“The Zen of Scriptwriting Services”

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