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screenwriter

screenwriter

57 3.7
A person who writes scripts for films or television
  • noun
  • /ˈskriːnˌraɪtər/
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  • I didn't see this journey in movie terms only because of my aunt, who was a screenwriter.
  • aspiring screenwriters
  • Hollywood screenwriter
  • screenwriter and producer

I think that new screenwriters struggle with structure.

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Examples

  • L: All kinds of resources, including script doctors, books, and contests, are marketed to help aspiring screenwriters.

    Academic text (2008)
  • William Kowalski, an American living in Nova Scotia, is a novelist and screenwriter.

    Academic text (2008)
  • OK, so this guy is still an active screenwriter, right?

  • Nobody wants to talk to a screenwriter.

  • An incredibly hot and talented screenwriter.

  • And the screenwriters on this film, we're not happy.

  • I'm a director, screenwriter and international traveler.

  • The ability to structure a plot is the most important (and elusive) skill a screenwriter needs.

    Academic text (2009)
  • I'm a screenwriter.

  • The screenwriter crafted a compelling story that captivated audiences.

Synonyms

writer
vsscreenwriter
1.0

A person who creates books, articles, or stories

specializes in screen projects for film or television
scriptwriter
vsscreenwriter
5 4.0

A person who makes scripts for plays, films, or TV shows

focuses on films and television rather than covering plays or radio
film writer
vsscreenwriter
1 3.1

A person who makes the story and script for a movie

includes television as well rather than only films
scenarist
vsscreenwriter
1 8.3

A person who writes scripts for films or television

has identical meaning and applies to films and television
scriptor
vsscreenwriter
8.4

A person who writes scripts for plays or films

limits use to film and television rather than all media

Surface Forms

screenwriter singular
screenwriters plural

Morphology

screenwriter = screen + writer (transparent) = screen + writer

Formed by the clear compound 'screen' + 'writer' meaning a writer who writes for screens (films/TV); learners who know 'screen' and 'writer' can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Screenwriter comes from the words screen and writer and names a person who writes the words and actions that appear on the 'movie' or 'TV' 'screen', so their work is made especially for the screen.