National Screenwriters Day

National Screenwriters Day is dedicated to the creative people who come up with interesting stories for us all day long. Often they only sleep a few hours a night so they don’t miss out on inspiration! Their imagination is to be envied.

History

National Screenwriters Day was first held in 2016. It was founded by “Screenwriting Magazine” to find new talent and provide encouragement. It was also created for everyone who is now in the industry and in love with it, because without it, it is impossible to write a single script.

The first storyline was written almost as a draft – there was no single person for this work, people were constantly changing, and they could come up with stories alternately. The earliest modern version of the screenplay was written for the French science fiction film “A Trip to the Moon.” It included short descriptions of actions, accompanied by appropriate locations.

In 1909-1912, scripts finally began to be paid for and a separate profession emerged. Richard Spencer was one of the pioneers, creating plots for popular films, including “Custer’s Last Stand.” The first educational book on the subject appeared in 1920, titled “How to Write Photo Plays.” It aimed to consider the profession favorably rather than complain about tons of manuscripts.

Interesting facts

Fascinating moments about the profession of screenwriting:

• Screenwriters can work alone, with a co-author, or even as part of a team. Each type is fundamentally different from the previous one. For example, an introvert is more suited to working alone;
• Screenwriters rewrite and revise their work a lot – this is a large part of the specialty, and you need to be prepared for it;
• Screenwriters often work directly from home without visiting the office every morning;
• They have a flexible schedule – it is impossible to turn on the muse at 9 am and turn it off at 5 pm.

How to celebrate

Learn more about standout screenwriters on National Screenwriters Day! Check out the films they brought to life. Highlight your favorite scenes from films and share them on social media, discussing them with your followers.

When is National Screenwriters Day in 2025?

National Screenwriters Day is observed on January 5 each year.

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