Not So Starving Artist

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Why Screenwriters Aren’t Swimming in Money (Even If They Wrote Your Favorite Movie)

Why screenwriters can’t afford their own plot twists

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Eden Dranger
Nov 21, 2024
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If you tell someone you’re a screenwriter, they’ll probably assume one of two things: you’re broke and living in your parents’ basement, or you’re cashing $10 million checks while sipping martinis on a yacht. (Side note: where is this mythical yacht, and can I live there rent-free?)

Because for most screenwriters, the real glamour is the thrilling choice…

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