Journal of Screenwriting

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Screenwriting aims to explore the nature of writing for the moving image in the broadest sense, highlighting current academic thinking around scriptwriting whilst also reflecting on this with a truly international perspective and outlook.

The journal will encourage the investigation of a broad range of possible methodologies and approaches to studying the scriptwriting form, in particular: the history of the form, contextual analysis, the process of writing for the moving image, the relationship of scriptwriting to the production process and how the form can be considered in terms of culture and society.

The journal also aims to encourage research in the field of screenwriting and the linking of scriptwriting practice to academic theory, and to support and promote conferences and networking events on this subject.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.2
2024	0.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	24763

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	16

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.147

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	12

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Virtual sidekick: Second-person POV in narrative VR

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Mads

• So it's not surprising I'm neurotic The Screenwriter and the Screen Idea Work Group

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Ian W

• Script development: Defining the field

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Craig, Stayci, Louise, Bridget

• Cinematic virtual reality: Towards the spatialized screenplay

  Citation: 29

  Authors: Miriam, Alex

• Script development as a ‘wicked problem’

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Craig, Radha, Stayci, Hester, Philippa, Noel, Mark, Marilyn

• The not so universal hero’s journey

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Glenda

• After the typewriter: the screenplay in a digital era

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Kathryn

• Scripting the virtual: Formats and development paths for recent Australian narrative 360-degree virtual reality projects

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Kath

• Adaptation studies through screenwriting studies: Transitionality and the adapted screenplay

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Jamie

• Screenwriting and authorial control in narrative video games

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Michael

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