Screenwriter

Duties and Responsibilities:

They write scripts based on their own ideas or ideas from previous shows, movies, etc. They are responsible for writing the stories in details, describing the environment and how the characters feel at specific times. Before writing the scripts for the actors they write a shooting script. In this script they write how the camera, lighting, and shot instructions should be. While writing the script they must take into account what the director and producers want. They must be able to collaborate good with others. They are sometimes told to change their scripts various times because the crew might not like it.  

Salary: Average of $60, 250

Education:

There is no formal education, but most writers get experience from previous experiences for example writing competition. Creativity and talent are important in this career. You need to have creativity in order to produce a script because they come from your imagination, if you don't have any then it will be difficult for you to write. Having patience, self-motivating, and being able to accept criticism are also important since you are evaluation by others.

Demand:

Screenwriters have a low increase of 2% from 2014-2024. The demand isn’t high because directors mostly use known screenwriters.

Reflection:

I will actually love to be a screenwriter because I enjoy writing and I feel like i have a good imagination as well. I can always come up with a story fast and I think that is very important for a screenwriter. It isn’t my number one career, but it is one of my options. I also like working in movies, tv shows, etc. and working with actors.