I Want To Be A Screenwriter

July 29th, 2010 | Posted by jasonmckinnon in Screenwriting

Today happens to be my 27th birthday.

Fun Fact: My Screenwriter’s New Years is fast approaching as well.

I like to reflect on what I have accomplished on days like today. More importantly, I like to set goals for the following year.

After spending two years developping websites, directing two short films, building this blog and writing short screenplays I’ve made a decision.

27 will be the year of the screenwriter!

I love writing screenplays. It’s been my passion for literally decades now but I’m the first to admit I haven’t written many features lately. (Or shorts for that matter)

So I’ve challenged myself to be better and today I’m putting it in writing.

The other day I was discussing the difference between a screenwriter and someone who writes screenplays. There is a big difference. Screenwriter’s write and their material gets produced.

Through 17 West, I’ve had a bunch of my work produced but I’m addicted now. I want more.

I have to write more! Plain and simple.

It’s time to light a fire and get to work.

There. I said it.

Read: Shut up, sit down and write screenplays.

The Athletic Nerd On Screenwriting

In addition to this new found focus on my new screenplays, I’m also going to be pumping up the screenwriting section of this blog. This journey isn’t going to be easy and I’ll be writing more and more about the wonderful craft of screenwriting. (As always, I have to open up photoshop and make a new logo.)

Are you an aspiring screenwriter? What inspires you?