I said this before, I used to get stuck on one single screenplay for months, years. Not anymore. I finish one and within weeks start searching for my next story, which btw is about PTSD on an ex soldier. For those of you who like and benefit from my content share, here's another one that talks about the subject of what next after finishing a screenplay? http://www.thewrap.com/you-finished-your-screenplay-now-what/
Screenwriting : You Finished a Screenplay, Now What? by Jorge J Prieto
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Well, I'll have to rewrite my script and pray for God to put the right person in my pass.
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"What else do you have?" is such an important question to be prepared for. I think the question we as writers have to ask ourselves prior to hearing that is "What am I doing to move myself forward?". Dan's right that volume does not necessarily increase skill or knowledge...but I think it can, given the right approach. If you write the same script a dozen times, never let anyone see it, and never take notes for improvement, then sure...volume is meaningless. If, on the other hand, you allow yourself to learn from each one, take criticism, and move forward...something good can come of that. Each script I write is stronger than the last in some way or another, because of what I've learned/discovered/taught myself in the process of writing them all.
I do need to learn more about writing, but how do I do this with out having to worry about someone take my script and using it for themselves are taking my ideal about the story.
Matt: You said it, buddy. Each script I write is stronger than the last... I no longer spend weeks and months on improving ONE single screenplay. You have to let that one sit and move on. After feedback from more skilled and experienced screenwriters than me, it's time to start sending it out to contest, pitch section and many of the factors Dan MaXxx cited. You gotta put in the time, then put on our marketing and networking hats. Rejection is gonna come, but hope never quits. Period!
Dan: I can't say otherwise, I love writing . It's my only passion. I started at age 13. It saved me as a teenager
Josephine, once you have completed a screenplay and you're ready to summit, you copyright © or register with WGA. Have no fears just start writing, everyday. Join a writers group, have other writers give feedback. Take courses. Your in control.
Thank you for your feed back. I'll do that.
I write as much as I can for the joy it brings me. Jorge sounds the same. If you can make money as well, excellent. There are more bicycles sold than people in the Tour de France. I hear people ask "I can't sell a script, should stop writing?" If money is your only motive for something then you should stop.