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Treatments, notes & statements · Core

Writer’s statement

Also called: writer statement, writer’s note, writers statement

ELI5

The writer explains why they are telling this story and how they plan to write it.

Used in conversation

“The writer’s statement should reveal your stake in the material, not repeat the synopsis.”

Definition

A first-person document explaining the writer’s relationship to the material, creative intention and writing approach.

Here “Writer’s statement” means: A first-person document explaining the writer’s relationship to the material, creative intention and writing approach.

Pitch context

Often accompanies a script or proposal in applications, development packages and pitch materials.

Why it matters: It tells readers what only the writer can add: authorship, intention, perspective and method.

Connected terms

  • Director's statementA writer’s statement centres authorship and writing; a director’s statement centres interpretation and audiovisual execution.
  • Creator's statementA creator’s statement may combine writing, producing and format authorship.
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