scriptwriters

Definition of scriptwritersnext
plural of scriptwriter
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Noun
  • How did you and your writers’ room think about maintaining that tight-rope act with Howard?
    Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
  • But the actors are also writers.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Credibility gets strained pretty quickly as the playwrights contrive to get the characters to face each other in person.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The Colonial Players host auditions for seven, 10-minute plays by seven local playwrights and different directors.
    Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This essay is part of a series developed in collaboration with World Business Chicago wherein accomplished authors envision what Chicago could and should look like in 2050.
    Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Here is some sage advice for writers from Atlanta authors who have new books out this year.
    Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
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