Screenwriting Your Way to Success in 2025!

Happy New Year! Well, it could be. I work with a lot of writers who complain about writer’s block or not having enough time to dedicate to the script that’s burning a hole in their brain. I have learned over the years that just making the tiniest effort each day can snowball into an avalanche of productivity, resulting in not only one script but a trilogy! Screenwriting can be overwhelming on a good day, but with the right support system, which, yes, does include getting out of bed and turning off the TV, you can reach your goals. 2023 has been the most productive year of my life as a writer, and I’ve had my share of “life” to deal with at the same time. In the last year my family has coped with chronic illness, emotional hardship (protecting the innocent on this one), monetary challenges, cancelled vacations, heartbreak on Thanksgiving, unemployment, employment transitions, and a writer’s strike! Giving myself the space to work turned my year around. New Year’s resolutions come and go, but a precious few can save us. I encourage everyone to embrace the clean slate, give yourself space to take baby steps, and above all else – stick with it! Cheers to 2024, may it ooze with productivity!

–Written by Jennifer Leo