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screenwriters

[ ˈskriːnˌraɪtərz ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

profession

Screenwriters are professionals who write scripts for movies, television shows, or other forms of entertainment. They are responsible for creating the dialogue, characters, and plot that make up the story of a film or show.

Synonyms

screenplay writer, scriptwriter.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
screenwriters	General term for professionals who write scripts for films, TV shows, and other visual media. This term is widely used in the film industry. Many famous screenwriters have worked in Hollywood. The movie's success is largely due to the screenwriters.
screenplay writer	Specifically refers to someone who writes screenplays. This term can emphasize the written aspect of their work or imply that they are involved in writing for films. She's a screenplay writer who has won several awards. The screenplay writer spent months perfecting the dialogue.

Word

Description / Examples

screenwriters

General term for professionals who write scripts for films, TV shows, and other visual media. This term is widely used in the film industry.

Many famous screenwriters have worked in Hollywood.
The movie's success is largely due to the screenwriters.

screenplay writer

Specifically refers to someone who writes screenplays. This term can emphasize the written aspect of their work or imply that they are involved in writing for films.

She's a screenplay writer who has won several awards.
The screenplay writer spent months perfecting the dialogue.

Examples of usage

Many screenwriters work closely with directors to bring their vision to life on screen.
Screenwriters often spend hours researching and developing their ideas before putting pen to paper.

Translations

Translations of the word "screenwriters" in other languages:

🇵🇹 roteiristas

🇮🇳 पटकथा लेखक

🇩🇪 Drehbuchautoren

🇮🇩 penulis skenario

🇺🇦 сценаристи

🇵🇱 scenarzyści

🇯🇵 脚本家

🇫🇷 scénaristes

🇪🇸 guionistas

🇹🇷 senaristler

🇰🇷 각본가

🇸🇦 كتّاب السيناريو

🇨🇿 scenáristé

🇸🇰 scenáristi

🇨🇳 编剧

🇸🇮 scenaristi

🇮🇸 handritshöfundar

🇰🇿 сценаристтер

🇬🇪 სცენარისტები

🇦🇿 ssenaristlər

🇲🇽 guionistas

Etymology

The term 'screenwriter' originated in the early 20th century with the rise of the film industry. As movies became a popular form of entertainment, the need for skilled writers to craft engaging stories grew. Screenwriters play a crucial role in the filmmaking process, shaping the narrative that ultimately appears on screen.