At some point in writing a script, a screenwriter will have trouble finding inspiration. If writer’s block gets you down, the trick is to keep on writing. But sometimes you also need a prompt or a structure to help move your writing forward. This is where screenwriting exercises can prove vital, helping you maintain writing momentum but refreshing your approach.
The goal is to think outside the box. You might be surprised by the things you come up with that could drive your script forward. These screenwriting exercises are also great for a writer looking to challenge their screenwriting skills or to delve deeper into the narrative to explore what their story has to offer.
Most of all, the 10 screenwriting exercises we have put together below will help keep your writing muscles active. In a tricky patch sometimes writing muscles can become inactive and sluggish. There comes a time when you have to wake them up.
Table of Contents
- 10 Screenwriting Exercises for Screenwriters
- 1. Write the Dramatic Question for Every Scene/Act/Plot Point
- 2. Write the Scene Without Characters
- 3. Write the Scene Without Dialogue
- 4. Write an Opening Scene That is at a Different Point in the Plot
- 5. Write From a Different Character’s Perspective
- 6. Write an Extensive Backstory for Each of Your Characters
- 7. Write the Scene at a Different Time and Place
- 8. Free Write Two Versions of the Same Scene
- 9. Write as Many Descriptive Words About Your Characters as You Can
- 10. Write the Whole Story in Just Five Scenes or Five Sentences
- Screenwriting Exercises – In Conclusion
10 Screenwriting Exercises for Screenwriters
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