Screenwriters (or script writers) develop a story to be turned into a visual or verbal entertainment, such as film, TV or radio. They’re responsible for actually researching a story, writing the narrative and delivering it. Screenwriters can sometimes develop a story from an existing screenplay, and often, they get the story from books, short films, poems, plays and many more. Most screenplays are based on concepts or a true story, or just sometimes their imagination. Screenwriters work in groups or ‘teams’.
Each screenwriter must produce a blueprint for their idea, which will take up even more time. All screenwriters have to create a screenplay that can unfold visually in the readers’ minds. If this doesn’t happen, the screenplay is up for improvement. Also, screenwriters, if they have produced a great screenplay, can secure work on other subjects.
A script reader has to be trustworthy in their job. They must have excellent understanding and skills in analysing screenplays. Script readers can double up with the screenwriter to come up with initial ideas to add to the story, or take an idea out. A typical script reader’s report consists of four to eight pages long, although it can sometimes be longer. The report contains a breakdown of the story and film:
"· Logline - a one line summary of the central proposition of the film
· Premise - an analysis of the originality and commercial potential of the central concept
· Synopsis - a one page breakdown of the story
· Tone and Genre - an analysis of whether the writing matches the intended tone and genre
· Comments - two or more pages of comments detailing the strengths and weaknesses of the Concept, Premise, Plot (and subplots), Structure, Character (and in some cases possible casting), Dialogue, and Technical execution
· Summary and verdict"
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