Definition of "scriptwriter" [scriptwriter]

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

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• "Now, I don't know if she ever followed up; I'd like to think that she did and is now a big-name scriptwriter making big bucks; but what this story illustrates to me is the culture that it the media-biz down in LaLaLand, which is to say, passing weird."
• "Disc one includes an audio commentary for episode 5, featuring Todd Haberkorn (Dub ADR director & voice of Allen) and Luci Christan (voice of Lenalee and dub scriptwriter), while disc two has the obligatory creditless opening and closing sequences."
• ""It makes you want to call the scriptwriter's mother to suggest that she have her son examined," she said."