An Introduction to Screenwriting
By University of East Anglia
Screenwriter
About
Everyone has a story to tell. But if your story has drama, a cast of colorful characters, and a narrative arc fit for a film or serialized television show, then a career as a professional screenwriter might be right for you. Screenwriting is the craft of writing scripts for film and TV shows. Developing a script is both an individual and collaborative effort; screenwriting relies on either a solitary writer, or a writers’ room made up of many screenwriters.
Education
Bachelor's
English, Journalism, or Communications
Master's
Mass Communications, Creative Writing, etc.
Certification
Screenplay or Script Writing
Skills Required
Job Prospects
- Content Writers
- Content Editors
- Publication Assistant
- Creative Writer
Salary / Annum
400,000
Fresher1,000,000
Average2,000,000
ExperiencedCities Data
Jobs Outlook
- With increasing OTT platforms, web series and digital content, there are ample virtual and offline opportunities for screenwriting.
- Screenwriters are often independent contractors who work for themselves in a home office. They must be able to handle the rejection and criticism that comes with the process.
- While film screenwriters work closely with a director, television screenwriters usually have more control of the creative process from start to finish.
Promising Profiles
Ruchika Roy
Screenwriter, Author, Creative Consultant for Fiction Content
Anisha Raisurana
Screenplay and Dialogue Writer for Masaba Masaba Season 2 on Netflix
