Screenwriting refers to the art and craft of writing screenplays.

Writing for film is potentially one of the most high-profile and best-paying careers available to a writer, and as such, it is perhaps the most sought. It is increasingly difficult to make a living as a Hollywood screenwriter, but that does not stop tens of thousands of people from trying every year, as the capricious nature of the film industry makes it possible (though improbable) for a complete unknown to launch a career simply by writing a commercially-appealing screenplay and getting it into the hands of the right people.

Status of Screenwriters in the Industry

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Historically, screenwriters have had a low social position in the film industry. Despite the fact that a screenwriter is often the genesis of a project, directors –-- not writers —--frequently get their names associated with the films they make (as in, "a film by..."). Screenwriters usually do not get this honor, unless the screenwriter is also directing.

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