These screenwriters typically excel in the thriller genre. They follow the rules and law of screenplay structure closely. These writers know how to play with structure too and how to manipulate the audiences' expectations and emotions.

The screenwriters are cine-literate and know how to both subvert and fulfil genre expectations. Think of Edgar Wright or Alex Garland. These are screenwriters who embrace niche genres (like sci-fi or horror) and use them to tell compelling, well disciplined stories.

Which Species of Screenwriter are you?

Table of ContentsScreenwriter 1. The Character Wizard Screenwriter 2. The Concept King Screenwriter 3. The Structuralist Screenwriter4. The Genre Chef Screenwriter 5. The Conversationalist ScreenwriterSummary Screenwriter The ‘building-block’ nature of screenwriting is such that any screenwriter needs a selection box of varying skills. As you’d expect then, different screenwriters tend to find themselves drawn to, and more skilled at, certain aspects of the process. Whether it’s creative story ideas, unique characters, or a structure so tight, there are perks and pitfalls to any of these

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