screenwriter
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A screenwriter is a person who writes scripts for films, television shows, and other visual media, using a specialized format that includes dialogue, scene descriptions, and stage directions. Screenwriters are important because they create the stories and words that form the foundation of movies and TV shows that audiences watch and enjoy.
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- Terminology
- Film industry
- Script doctoring
- Development process
- Production involvement
- Unions
- Salary
- Definitions
- History
- Current records
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A screenwriter (also called scriptwriter, scribe, or scenarist) is a person who practices the craft of writing for visual mass media, known as screenwriting. These can include short films, feature-length films, television programs, television commercials, video games, and the growing area of online web series.