Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scriptwriter
noun
/ˈskrɪptˌraɪtər/
Definition
A person who writes scripts for films, television shows, or video games.
Examples
- Many scriptwriters work freelance, developing their ideas and collaborating with directors.
- A successful scriptwriter must understand how to engage an audience through dialogue and plot development.
- She started her career as a scriptwriter before moving on to directing feature films.
Meaning
The term refers to an individual involved in creating the written material that forms the basis for visual storytelling across various media.
Synonyms
- screenwriter
- playwright
- script author
