: Re: Should I be a Novel Writer or a Screenwriter? Should I be a Novel Writer or a Screenwriter? This question is intended for the beginning writer, who is unsure if he should start with writing

You should be both.

A screenwriter writes screenplays which are meant to be performed. It includes simple descriptions to detail the location and setting, and simple instructions for the cast to follow - both dialogues and action. There isn't much space here for the writer to express his/her creative flair through words.

A novel is a different beast. It offers an avenue for your to express your creative talent in all its complexities. You could have pages explaining a setting, then leave the dialogues in short snippets. It also comes with it's own challenges - you need to be consistent with the writing to be able to finish it, and be patient for it usually takes a couple of revisions before it be proper.

When beginning a new writing project, I suggest you write the outline and flesh out the details in the screenplay. This could then act as the bare skeletons of the novel that you may refer to at times and help navigate the novel as you write it.

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