Actors and Screenwriters are Partners

Earlier, I wrote about writing with actors in mind. Read that post here. Failing to write with the actor in mind is something that can cost a screenwriter a career before they even have a career. It's a mindset that will torpedo an otherwise promising talent.

Why is it so important to think about actors (but not specific actors) when writing? Because as hard as it is to get a job writing in Hollywood, it's just as hard—probably harder—for actors to break in. And once they're in, they face the same challenges as writers face. They must stay in.

There's a great blog that chronicles the rise and downfall of popular actors. Read it, study it until you understand why it's so important for writers to write for actors and not just their own ego.

http://comicsansscreenwriting.blogspot.com/2015/02/write-with-actors-in-mind.html

-The Illiterate Writer