WHAT DOES A SCRIPT EDITOR DO? (In the Entertainment industry. What does a Script Editor Do?)

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WHAT DOES A SCRIPT EDITOR DO? (In the Entertainment industry. What does a Script Editor Do?)         

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What does a Script Editor do?

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Script editors have insight into the effect of different types of narrative. Script editors form objective, reasoned and valid opinions about the premise, synopsis, treatment or screenplay. They mediate between the screenwriter's creative desires and the marketplace. Script editors often have a keener insight into the structure of screenplays than screenwriters. They are heavily involved in development meetings, one-to-one editorial meetings and regular email feedback. Script editors negotiate contracts before starting, setting out fees and deadlines. Script editors either work freelance or in-house.

One aspect of a script editor's job is to take a film script that has already been written and reshape it to suit the director's vision. In television, a script editor may simply be a more experienced writer who is responsible for the overarching storyline and development of shows in a series.

In other words, a script editor refines the screenplay of a film to suit what the director feels are the most compelling aspects of it. In television, this person has a better perspective on the characters, aim of the show, etc., and can better refashion each episode's script to suit those aspects of the show.

The script editor is a member of the production team of scripted television programs, usually dramas and comedies. The script editor has many responsibilities including finding new script writers, developing storyline and series ideas with writers, and ensuring that scripts are suitable for production. The script editor will work closely with the writer at each draft of the script, giving the writer feedback on the quality of the work, suggesting improvements that can be made whilst also ensuring that practical issues like show continuity and correct running time are adhered to. Unlike the writers, script editors will usually be full-time members of the production team, working closely with the producer, if the script writer is not a producer.

So a script editor will often have to dance a long a line between keeping a sensitive writer “on-side”, managing the expectations of the producer (and financier, or TV network), and also ensuring deadlines are met and the train stays on the tracks.

Working one-on-one with a script editor is one of the best ways to improve and hone a project. Getting feedback in person from someone who’s in your corner, understands where the project has come from and is going to, can be hugely helpful to a writer.

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