scriptwriter
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- scriptwriting noun
Etymology
Origin of scriptwriter
Example Sentences
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Mr. Ward is a biographer, historian and scriptwriter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
The series' scriptwriter Maan Sakbani, 35, expressed cautious relief that the days of full-blown censorship under Assad were over.
From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025
The 2009 adaptation of Dragonball Evolution was so ridiculed by fans of the four-decade-old iconic franchise that the scriptwriter felt compelled to publicly apologise years later.
From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025
She became a scriptwriter on “Young & the Restless” and later, “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “General Hospital,” “Santa Barbara” and “Sunset Beach.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2024
Handwriting, typing, dictation, and word-processing define a context for the practical experience of self-identification as novelist, poet, playwright, screenplay author, and scriptwriter.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai
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