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Making a Living From Screen Writing

  • 11-08-2008 4:56am
    #1
    Zillah
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,371 ✭✭✭✭


    So I graduated with a degree that had a lot screenwriting elements in it, which I loved, and I'm considering doing MA/Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Screenwriting) at NUI Galway. The course sounds fantastic but with such an investment of time and money I'd want to be sure its something I could make a living from afterwards. Obviously one does not simply walk into Hollywood and start writing feature films, and applying for production funding from places like the BCI is more an activity for aspiring producers/directors.

    So my question is, whats life as a screenplay writer like? What avenues are there for making money?

    I'm sure we don't have a huge collection of proffessional screenwriters here but I'd appreciate sharing any experiences you've had.


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  • #2
    coxy14
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86 ✭✭coxy14


    Hey Zillah,
    Thought i'd make a little suggestion - you might get a better response if you post your question here: www.filmmakersnetwork.ie


  • #3
    fergisimo
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭fergisimo


    I just had a look at that Screenwriting course, dude. I'm not quite sure what the requirements are, as whats stated doesn't make sense to me. Can anyone clarify?


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