How to Become a Screenwriter in 2025 (AS A BEGINNER!)

I had a one-on-one with Nengi Diri— a professional screenwriter in Nigeria, and she poured out her heart for us. In this episode of my limited series, I had Nengi talk to us about screenwriting in Nigeria, and how to become a screenwriter. She opened up eagerly, sharing beginner-friendly tips and general strategies that anyone with a passion for screenwriting can adopt to move swiftly up the ladder. If you are looking to get into screenwriting, then you should totally watch this video. It’s a long watch (over 40 minutes), but it is totally worth it. Nengi shared: . Platforms to get recognition as a beginner . Free resources that can get you certified . Hidden ways to meet with top guys in the industry and get your script made(even as a beginner) . Personal advice for newbies looking to scale quickly . How much screenwriters make on average And so many other things you’ll discover in this video. You can also find this video by searching for: how to become a screenwriter with no experience how to start screenwriting from scratch how to become a screenwriter in Nollywood screenwriting for beginners step by step how to write a movie script and get it sold how to get a screenwriting job how to break into screenwriting in 2025 screenwriting career tips can you become a screenwriter without film school how to become a Netflix screenwriter script writing for beginners how to write a screenplay screenwriting tips and tricks screenwriting software for beginners screenwriter salary in Nigeria how to pitch a screenplay becoming a full-time screenwriter freelance screenwriting gigs writing dialogue in scripts screenwriting portfolio tips