What role do screenwriters play, after handing in the script?

Question

Assuming they're a pure screenwriter, and not also a producer or director, do screenwriters get to do anything after handing in the script? Can they be present on the set? Do they have any say in production decisions?

Answer 1

The role of the screenwriter varies from production to production. Some are on the set; others are available for rewrites while at home. Some are sent away with a check; and still others are replaced by a script doctor or re-write person (or a team of people).

There's no set rule.

In contrast, the Dramatists Guild, for playwrights, gives them FULL legal rights to every word of a script -- and even casting decisions!