Some writers also hold another full-time job. A minority of major film or television writers are women. There are more in radio, in script editing and production. The talent for representing the spoken word in print is the key. Theatre studies may provide insights into the technical aspects.
Talent is more important than qualifications.
This is commonly possible The talent involved in scriptwriting is hard to teach and it is often said that English graduates make better critics. So academic background is irrelevant. Experience Pre-entry experience is desirable Experience in the industry is an advantage but not obligatory. Work as a playwright, script editor, production assistant or runner provides a good grounding. A knowledge of the requirements and technical constraints of the medium is required.