This list of female screenwriters exhibits the great diversity of talent lurking in the forgotten realms of our industry. It is time to call attention to their talent and versatility, which has for too long been ignored and undermined. These women (some of whom have been paired according to their long-term creative partnerships) have penned an array of great genre pieces, from character-driven dramas to huge Hollywood blockbusters. Their contribution to all manner of character arcs, complex narratives and accessed emotion is exceptional, and each individual career successfully dispels of any misconceptions surrounding female writers, each body of work striking a line through each argument built against their employment. In no particular order...

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