A Day in the Life of a New Screenwriter in Los Angeles | ERICA VAIN

A Day in the Life of a New Screenwriter in Los Angeles
In this video I take you on a day with me as I finish up my spec scripts I planned to submit for writing fellowships.
I am a new screenwriter but have learned a lot very quickly and if you are a screenwriter or just a filmmaker you will enjoy this video.
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[@EricaVain]

There are so many ways into the film and television industry. When it comes to screenwriting the #1 way is to START and continue to DO! Hope you all love the video!!!

[@meihatsume1165]

thank you :D 💙

[@WATCHOUTWORLDIMGROWNNOW]

Join the nickelodeon writing program bruv, this is a sign, submissions are open this july.​@@meihatsume1165

[@theashleylindley]

I'm submitting for the second time this year and I LOVE seeing other women breaking through! I love your hustle, your drive, your process- I can't wait to see you at the top, Erica! We need your voice! *shaking pom poms!*

[@EricaVain]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!!!! And good luck to you with your submissions... woooooo I just submitted to Warner Media and chilleeeeeeeeee I’m like okay I can see the growth but also how much further I wanna go!

[@CheRhys]

I also wrote an “All American” spec in 2019. I truly love that my spec mimics a few of the storylines used in season 2 and 3. It’s confirmation that I’m on the right path.

[@EricaVain]

Yasssssssssss!!!!! Mine is WAYYYYY out there embecause they say swing for the fences with your ideas in specs so I think imma refresh mine and season 3 set the characters up to REALLY be able to go to where I placed them lmaooooo

[@royaltysanchez8738]

Inspirational experience we need in the world of writing.

[@EricaVain]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@marcewing3514]

Congratulations, Erica! Do that Writer Hustle! ;-) Many "writers" starting out here in LA, don't seem to appreciate how much you gain from reading scripts. I was looking for a script, and completely forgot about the WGA library! Best!

[@EricaVain]

YASSSSSSSSS!! The Creator and Showrunner of "Lovecraft Country", Misha Green , talks often about how much value there is in READING SCRIPTS!!! I read ALOT!

[@vainllc4098]

Excited for everyone to see more from us!

[@EricaVain]

love my team!

[@riribarnes2062]

Oh my goodness Erica! You are inspiring me! My first degree is in writing and fear kept me from pursuing screenwriting. Well many, many years later I’m so ready. This video is giving me life!

[@EricaVain]

Yasssssss write your stories!!! Tell all your stories!!!

[@mosheyah3261]

Very inspiring! Thanks for the motivation.💕 Writing a NOVEL FIRST TIMER!!😉🫡

[@EricaVain]

You got this!

[@princessshaman]

I don't live in America, but this is inspiring to watch as an aspiring screenwriting, so thank you!

[@EricaVain]

Awesome! I am working on some fellowship prep stuff subscribe and ask me any questions... I will do my best to help with what I learned so far

[@TheAnthropol]

I Love this. Your honesty is refreshing.

[@briia23]

I’m currently learning scriptwriting so I can go to dream college 😙🥰

[@jadebethj4807]

On occasion I get these great ideas for scripts but I've never done it before so I just keep it moving. I actually want to try it now. It couldn't hurt to try.

[@EricaVain]

EXACTLY!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

[@AishaAnuTv]

I’m moving to LA soon! Thank you so much sis for your insight

[@EricaVain]

Omggggggggg, that is so exciting! I actually have been debating on releasing my vlogs from when I moved here 3 years ago... Maybe they will be helpful as well. So glad you liked the video and sending you light and love as you make the big move!

[@vainlocks3599]

So cute! Loving the Charlotte Amalie Curls you are rocking in this video! Perfect hair for an ambitious, bomb, black girl on the go! #VAINLOCKS

[@EricaVain]

hair is poppin!

[@annazarpellon5144]

This is still super valuable and amazing

[@EricaVain]

Thank you! Working on making more vlogs like this!

[@jas_jolique3195]

So inspired!! I’m in a place where I want to move forward with my writing, will definitely be following you. Thank you for this video. Wishing you many blessings along your writing journey💜

[@speAkfreelie]

Thank you so much for the inspiration I needed this push 🙏🏾

[@EricaVain]

ayeeeeee we all need a push sometimes

[@reellegaciesmedia]

Such an inspiration. Loved the video

[@EricaVain]

I appreciate you!!!

[@trediaz4012]

Thank you for the video!

[@EricaVain]

your welcome!

[@bonaventureBarry]

Thanks for the tips and insight. Happy writing ✍️

[@EricaVain]

No problem.. more to come!!! And same.. would love to know what you are currently writing or the genre you are working on? Are you applying to fellowships?

[@bonaventureBarry]

@@EricaVain it is fiction adventure. The idea is to use spiritual ideas and concepts to build the strength the protagonist with need to overcome his ordeal. I am still working on the plot 😃. I hear about fellowship first from your video. What is it about?

[@itsthequeenfatima]

Thank you for your insight!!!

[@jburnett7071]

Is the WGA library open for the public or is it only for members with credits?

[@EricaVain]

open to the public with reservation. You just have to go on the website, complete the free rsvp form and schedule the time you want to come in. They confirm and you go.. easy peasy! Have a great time!

[@mireillejeanfrancois4064]

Hi Erica, I’m really glad that you posted this video. I did not know that you are a screenwriter!(lol).I plan to go into that career field full time in the future, (I’m a senior in college, pursing English: creative writing track) Do I need to major in screen writing in order to become a screen writer?? I’m currently looking for paid internships in that field for this summer on Linked In (I also graduate that time also 😊). I’m so glad this came up on my search results lol, (this was very insightful and helpful) From one writer to another, I wish you a lot of success and blessings in your career!💯✨ (P.S I’m an All American fan as well!😍💕🔥)

[@EricaVain]

chileeeee I am so sorry it took me so long to reply to this comment.. idk how I missed it... (I be moving too fast).. yeah I'm a filmmaker (screenwriter, director, producer and actor)... Thanks for the well wishes! I am sending them right back to you! To answer your question. No you don't have to major in screenwriting. I feel like the best people to writer stories are those that live and observe great stories.. that is going to give you more towards your storytelling journey than a technical degree will.. now if you want to major in it go for it but its not a requirement. My masters degree is in Biology. The best way to grow as a screenwriter is to read and write scripts consistently. You got this! I will be releasing more how to content so I hope that helps as well and ask me questions when you have them. Love, E

[@djek1150]

Did you go to a film school? My dream would be to work as a screenwriter or a director but I don’t know what to do for it

[@EricaVain]

I did not go to film school.. You can literally start with where you are with anything.. I started my first script years ago in Evernote.. I didn’t even know about the official screenwriting software or formats at the time... you can learn anything you want to and the information is out there you just gotta look.. I will answer any questions I can... I would first say decide if you want to be one or the other or both because your path will change slightly based on that decision. If you wanna start writing start by writing your story or another story you know well.. get it out and then go back and apply correct format to it.. there are tons of books and websites to learn proper screenwriting formatting and structure... as far as directing start directing.. you got an iPhone you can start directing and dping visuals now.. you got this!!!!

[@koberamirez1784]

@@EricaVain I’m about to graduate from college CSUSB with a bachelors in philosophy. But for the last two years, I’ve been thinking/wanting to writing a script, direct it, and probably star in it too since I’ve lived movies since I was like 8 years old . Still trying to develop the story and all. From the interviews I’ve seen of Oscar winning Directors, you don’t have to go to film school, to make a movie. You just need to get into the creative process. Anybody can make a movie, you just have to start. Great video by the way.

[@protagonist6969]

read a feature screenplay per week. read a couple popular writing books and also live a lot. its hard to write when you dont have anything to say. you dont need school. when you develop your voice, attend some writing classes and form writing groups wiht some students. meet up and breakdown each others scripts. screenwriting is about exploring what excites your imagination and about constantly writing or breaking story. you develop the skills buy actually doing. Dont be like everyone else and just talk about it. do it every day.

[@jadebethj4807]

I do wonder, if you have an idea for a show can you just write the first episode? Or do you need more to prove yourself first?

[@EricaVain]

You can totally just right the pilot!! I have written a few!!! I think I will do a video on Writing your first pilot what do you think? Should I?

[@Miracle-hi1fu]

@@EricaVain yes please! I’ve never written anything in full before but I’ve had so Many ideas and want to start putting things into form

[@zwaiii7572]

I really loved your video i'm 15 I want to do screen writing i've been practicing my skills snice the 5th grade with poerty as i got in my teen i've ben inspired to write dark psychology stories by reading Dan brown books and watching a lot of psychology themed movie's that ppl mostly calls them horror movie, i analysis character's emotions ,behaviors thoughts and actions which in my playwrite i want to make sure that my character's can connect with the reader/audience in a emotional way and creating an illusion as if they are in the play experiencing the characters life situations, i have a fear that i won't make it in the film industry mainly on being a black girl who is doing dark psychology playwright's that i won't fit because ppl don't acknowledge black people trying new things.

[@liltoke4249]

So to join the writers Guild I would have to go to the library to apply or? (Any insight would be appreciated, Love the video by the way 💯)

[@liltoke4249]

Or as we’ll being able to write on the show like yourself? Thx 🙏

[@EricaVain]

The library is simply a resource. You do not apply at the library. You also will need credits to start that process of getting in. The process and requirements to get into the guild are on their website ... Maybe I should make a video about that as well

[@EricaVain]

@@liltoke4249 i am not staffed on a show in this video I was writing a spec script and I am currently working on my own show slated to go into production in august

[@javonbryson476]

📝📝📝📝

[@EricaVain]

Appreciate you!!! What are you currently writing?

[@javonbryson476]

@@EricaVain Right now I'm writing an action story. Then I'm working on this anime story idea and some horror stuff.

[@vivekchoudhary9301]

I live in india Can i become member of writer guild of american

[@EricaVain]

Yes if you work on Union Projects in America

[@vivekchoudhary9301]

@@EricaVain what is union project 🤔