A person whose job is to write scripts for movies, television shows, plays, or other performances.
From 'script' (Latin 'scriptum', something written) + 'writer' (one who writes). The term became standardized in the early film industry around 1910.
Scriptwriters are essentially engineers of emotion—they use structure (the three-act system), dialogue, and pacing to manipulate your feelings in precise, measurable ways, which is why studios pay them millions!
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