Starting a career in Hollywood scriptwriting can be quite lucrative. It is very rewarding and can make you famous, more especially if you become a certified Hollywood screenwriter. Truth be told, good writers are difficult to come by nowadays. But the good news is that you have every opportunity to become one even if you do not have a natural talent for screenwriting.
Skills are learned. Similarly, writing a good script can also be learned. The key is by getting interested in the craft. There is no substitute for watching movies and reading screenplays, but you must watch and read with a critical eye. Pay attention to how, where and why the scenes shift from one location to another. Much of this is likely because it helps to pace the film. People become bored very quickly. Awaken your latent talents in writing a good dialogue and you will notice how your ideas will flow. No Hollywood screenwriter can say that he or she has mastered the skills on the first try.
Explore your imagination and enhance your creativity. After all, that is what screen writing is all about. How do you expect to write a good script when you cannot even think of a nice story where you can put your words into it? What the mind can do is unfathomable and borderless. Squeeze your creative juices to the max by reading a lot and watching movies with a good script over and over again. A Hollywood screenwriter is able to think out of the box and is not afraid to explore new concepts and better ideas.
Focus your attention to what you are doing. Every Hollywood screenwriter is able to concentrate on their craft. Identify your interest and capitalize on that. If you feel you are good in writing beautiful dialogues for romance movies, nurture that talent. Do not force yourself into writing scripts for comedy or suspense movies if you are not ready for them yet. No need to rush because you will get there in due time. Versatility in scriptwriting takes time to develop. You will be surprised at how good you will become eventually.
Having a Hollywood screenwriting career is a dream come true for somebody who is passionate about writing. However, success does not happen overnight. Others have been in the business for a decade and were not able to have their first break yet. In spite of that, they have remained steadfast. Have that kind of attitude too. In due time, you will also reap the fruits of your labor.