English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "i've been writing"
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "i've been writing" with real scene examples.
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I've been writing this screenplay and I've been writing it for years.
It means the speaker has spent years developing a screenplay.
From My Celebrity Boyfriend Killed Me, Episode 33
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is saying they have been writing a screenplay for years.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe long creative work or a project that takes a lot of time. It is clear but too specific for a general phrase page.
Better ways to say it
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I've been writing this screenplay for years.
2
I've been working on this screenplay for years.
3
This screenplay has taken me years.
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