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Screenwriter

Verb / ˈskri:ˌnraɪtɜ: / Another word for screenwriter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who writes screenplays or scripts for movies, television shows, or video games.

Synonyms & similar words

filmwriter scriptwriter playwright dramatist author composer writer scribe copyist wordsmith penman scrivener journalist reporter columnist blogger essayist

Example sentences

  1. The screenwriter spent months researching and writing the screenplay.
  2. The screenwriter's script was made into an award-winning movie.
  3. The screenwriter attended a meeting with the director and producer to discuss changes to the script.
  4. The screenwriter wrote a compelling story for the video game.
  5. The screenwriter's work is essential to the success of a movie or television show.

Quotes

  • I'm a screenwriter, so I don't have a lot of money to throw around.
  • I'm a screenwriter, so I don't really have a daily routine.
  • I'm a screenwriter, so I live in my head a lot.

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