noun

scriptwriter

noun

A person who writes scripts for film, television, or radio.

"The scriptwriter reworked the ending after test audiences complained."

How to Use Scriptwriter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who writes scripts, essentially interchangeable with "screenwriter."

Easily confused with

screenwriter →

Common pairings

freelance scriptwriter scriptwriter for the show

scriptwriters plural

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The _____ reworked the ending after test audiences complained.

From script + writer — someone whose job is producing scripts.

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