The Journal of Screenwriting publishes research on the theory and practice of screenwriting across film and television. It explores narrative structures, character development, and the impact of technology, including artificial intelligence, on the creative process. The journal also examines the cultural and industrial contexts of screenwriting, including adaptation, international perspectives, and pedagogical approaches.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Literature and Literary TheoryQ2
Visual Arts and Performing ArtsQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Film, Radio, TelevisionLiterature
Scopus Categories
Literature and Literary TheoryVisual Arts and Performing Arts
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Artistic and Creative ResearchCinema and Media StudiesShakespeare, Adaptation, and Literary CriticismTheatre and Performance StudiesDigital Games and MediaNarrative Theory and AnalysisCultural Industries and Urban DevelopmentDigital Media and Visual ArtLiteracy, Media, and EducationDigital Storytelling and Education