Learning to Write Clutter Free

Take out a piece of paper if you have one and write these few questions. Being honest with yourself is the key; this is a self-inventory exercise. In screenwriting and in other writing forms what would you say are your strong points? What are your weak points?

Have you ever written anything before? Ask yourself why do you think you can write screenplays. What aspect of your writing do you wish you could do better? Would you like to be able to write better dialogue? Are your characters real or do they seem made up? Whatever part of the writing process you are struggling with write it down.

Do you understand the structure of a screenplay, the plots? Do not worry about grammar or spelling just get it out. Whatever comes to mind, whatever aspect of your writing you would like to improve on write it down, and be honest with yourself.

No will ever see this so you can write all your doubts and fears, the important thing is to get them out of your system, to acknowledge them and move on. Although the writing process is an organic one it can be improved upon. For those who say that writing is a gift that you are born with and either you have it or you do, I disagree.

Writing is a gift and a craft sure, but it can be learned. Some people are born with more of a vocation toward writing then others, but just like any other craft a person can learn to be a good writer. If you are willing to put in the time and effort it will take to succeed then you will. Remember what you put into something is likely what you will get out of it.

After you are done take this piece a paper, put it away, and forget about it. You're probably asking what was the point of the exercise. The point was to uncluttered your mind and rid yourself of your doubts and fears so that you can focus on writing.