The Art of Script Editing

The intention of this book is to provide information and tools required for the journey.

creating a workable draft while supporting the writer and producer’s vision.

They will make sure the practical issues of the show, such as show continuity and running time (length of the show), are maintained. Unlike the writers, script editors will usually be full-time members of the production team, working closely with the producer.

ditor becomes a vital link between the writers and the show’s producers.

and organise ideas, outlines, story and character arcs or any other elements the writer wishes to have help with prior to a draft being written

Often they are hired directly by the writer to discuss

Script editors can come on board at any point during the process.

They are not there to come up with the story, but to get the very best out of a writer in the same way a coach or mentor would. Their job is to manage writers and ensure they stay focused and adhere to the project’s brief.

They do not write, or rewrite; they provide feedback, guidance, encouragement and constructive criticism.

A script editor is not, at least when they are script editing, a writer.