All about Writing Misconceptions

Whenever anyone asks what I do and I reply, "I'm a writer" and/or "I'm a script editor", they'll reply, "Wow! How interesting."

My reaction to this is always an indulgent, "Awwwwwwwww ..." because as anyone knows, there's a STACK of misconceptions laypeople (and indeed other writers!) have about writing in general. Here's just ten of them ... Enjoy!



1) Writers love writing

Hahahaha. No. And Yes. And NO NO NO NO ... just no. I hate writing SO MUCH. Except when I don't and it's awesome. MORE: 7 Writing Reminders

2) Writing is all about talent

Some of us are uber-talented. Some of us are not. Most of us are somewhere in-between. But get this: EVERYONE can get better. MORE: Talent is great BUT relationships get you hired

3) Originality is everything

Originality is overrated. Not because audiences are thick or because producers and agents are cynical gits, but because PRE-sold and GENRE-busting is where it's at. Don't know what these things are? Find out. MORE : 6 Different Movies With 3 Samey Premises

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