Job overview/What they do? What would a typical day on the job look like?

A screenwriter or scriptwriter or scenarist is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media such as films, television programs, comics or video games are based. A typical day on the job for a screen writer is to sit down in a room, write for hours or do something related to writing. Every screenplay and teleplay begins with an idea, and screenwriters use those ideas to write scripts, with the intention of selling them and having them produced. The majority of the time, a film project gets initiated by a screenwriter and because they initiated the project, the writing assignment exclusively becomes his or hers. These are referred to as "pitched" assignments. Screenwriters who often pitch new projects, whether original or an adaptation, often do not have to worry about competing for assignments and are often more successful. When word is put out about a project a film studio, production company, or producer wants done, these are referred to as "open" assignments. Open assignments are more competitive. In situations where screenwriters are competing for an open assignment, more established writers will usually win these assignments. A screenwriter can also be approached and personally offered a writing assignment

Hours you can expect to work? Risk of injuries? Time of day/time of year? Indoors/outdoors? Clothing required? Etc?
Writing is a very personal job; you can work for hours at a time, every day, year-round. If you end up working for a company, or have a time limit to write a new screen play for Warner Brothers, etc. You have to work faster but you cannot rush yourself, because you have to be invested and interested in what you are writing.

What wage can you expect to earn?

Often when people think of Hollywood writers they tend to once again think of the multi-million dollar deals But the truth is most writers (factoring both union and non-union) wont make any money this year from their writings. (According to the Writers Guide of America -West (WGAW) recent report, of the 8,129 union members in 2007 3,775 were unemployed.) Depending on different sources working WGAw members seem to average between $40,000-$110,000. per year. On the film side a good rule of thumb is scripts can make up between 2-5% of the total budget. So on a $50 million dollar film that could be as much as $2.5 million.(The highest paid spec script to date I believe is $5 million to M. Night Shyamalan for Unbreakable, though that may have included his directing fee.) But it also means on a $200,000 indie film it could mean the screenwriter was paid $4,000. (And independent films make up the majority of the 500 or so feature films made per year.) On the TV side writers can be paid per script or as a staff writer. The highest paid are the ones who create a hit network show and stay on as producer/writers. If that show stays on the air for five years and goes into syndication then they can afford to buy a small tropical island. A good gig if you can land it, but that doesnt describe most TV writers.

The film Unbreakable was nominated for Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 2001 for Best Script.

Will it be demanding in the future, why or why not?

Screen writing can be demanding as a job because it can be very frustrating and difficult at times. If you are reaching a deadline, or possibly have writers block, it can affect your ability to work.

Where the school is located. What is the name of the program? Also tell us why this school appeals to you?
University of British Columbia in Vancouver, the program is called "creative writing" This school appeals to me because it close to home and it has the courses I need available to me.

Cost?
$18,877.30 per year.

Pre-requisites of program?
Screenwriting is a freelance profession. No education is required to become a professional screenwriter, just good storytelling abilities and imagination. Screenwriters are not hired employees, they are contracted freelancers. Most, if not all, screenwriters start their careers writing on speculation, meaning they write without being hired or paid for it.

What are 3 related occupations you could take if this one didnt work out for you, what would you do if you dont end up doing this career and why?
Film directing, film producer, actor.

And most importantly Why are you interested in this career?

I am interested in this career because it one of my passions and I enjoy writing and creating new stories. Just like directing, I would love the feeling of getting up every day and creating something new, telling a story for others to watch and have fun. It is also a way to express myself, my feeling and imagination in a way I can't explain by speaking to others. Many of my role models or inspirations come from screen writers/directors. I am a huge movie fan and I love looking into all aspects of making a film, including directing, writing and production.
Quentin Tarantino directed and wrote the film Django Unchained He won the Academy Award for Best Screenplay in 2013.

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