Screenwriter vs. Scriptwriter — What's the Difference?

A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter for short), scriptwriter or scenarist, is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media, such as films, television programs and video games, are based.

One who writes copy to be used by an announcer, performer, or director in a film or broadcast.

One who writes screenplays.

A person who writes scripts.

One who writes for the screen, who writes drama for film or television; especially a professional who knows the conventions appropriate to such work.

Someone who writes scripts for plays or movies or broadcast dramas

Someone who writes screenplays