Scriptwriters: meaning, definitions and examples

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scriptwriters

 

[ ˈskrɪptˌraɪ.tərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

creative process

Scriptwriters are professionals who write scripts for films, TV shows, or plays. They are responsible for creating the dialogue, characters, and storyline of a production.

Synonyms

dramatist, playwright, screenwriter

Examples of usage

  • Many scriptwriters work closely with directors to bring their vision to life.
  • The scriptwriters won an award for their outstanding screenplay.
  • Good scriptwriters are able to capture the audience's attention from the very beginning.
  • Successful scriptwriters often have a unique voice that sets them apart.
  • Scriptwriters often face tight deadlines and pressure to deliver high-quality work.

Translations

Translations of the word "scriptwriters" in other languages:

🇵🇹 roteiristas

🇮🇳 पटकथा लेखक

🇩🇪 Drehbuchautoren

🇮🇩 penulis skenario

🇺🇦 сценаристи

🇵🇱 scenarzyści

🇯🇵 脚本家

🇫🇷 scénaristes

🇪🇸 guionistas

🇹🇷 senaristler

🇰🇷 각본가

🇸🇦 كتاب السيناريو

🇨🇿 scenáristé

🇸🇰 scenáristi

🇨🇳 编剧

🇸🇮 scenaristi

🇮🇸 handritshöfundar

🇰🇿 сценаристтер

🇬🇪 სცენარისტები

🇦🇿 ssenaristlər

🇲🇽 guionistas

Word origin

The term 'scriptwriter' originated in the early 20th century as the film industry began to grow. It is a combination of the words 'script' and 'writer', indicating the specific role of writing scripts for various forms of media. Scriptwriters play a crucial role in shaping the final product that audiences see on screen or stage.

See also: conscript, script, scripted, scripting, Scriptural, scripture, scriptwriter, transcript, unscripted.