This post has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can create a post or quiz. Try making your own!Community·Posted on May 26, 201712 Must-Do's For Emerging Scriptwriters!Practical advice to help get your ideas made.by Jessica WhitehillCommunity ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Study the craft! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. So... you have a great film idea but can't afford fancy screenwriting software? Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. Create a peaceful, comfortable work space. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. Hate re-drafting? Tough. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. Finding it hard to "get in the zone?" Playlists are king. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. Just starting out? Write an Indie... Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. Get professional criticism...and not from your Grandma. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. You're done. Now what? Enter screenwriting competitions. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. Have a professional social media presence. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. Get an agent or find a director/producer to team up with! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. Don't stop at one good script. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. If all else fails... get proactive! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF