Passive income: NO

Earning passive income from scriptwriting alone is challenging. Most scriptwriters earn actively through project-based work, and passive income typically comes from royalties or residuals, which are not guaranteed. Automation or outsourcing is limited in this field, as writing is a creative process. While a few successful writers may earn passive income from popular scripts, this is rare. Most writers do not reach this level, and many rely on additional income streams. Misleading expectations include the belief that one hit script can sustain a career passively, which is uncommon. Realistically, passive income is more achievable for established writers with a portfolio of successful works.