Scriptwriters Network

    Update August 2023 _______________________________________________________________________________________   Update 1/10/22     Update on 7/17/21         Update 3.15.21       SWN Information 2.6.21 Information on SWN, our Friday Night Social Networking event and more…  

    Script Submissions are CLOSED!   CONTACT: Director at [email protected]   DESCRIPTION: The program aims to help writers improve their craft so they may learn the skills necessary to help them achieve their goal of obtaining representation, selling or optioning their work, and/or landing a writing assignment. This program is for feature-length screenplays only.   […]

  Script Submissions are CLOSED!   CONTACT: Director at [email protected]   DESCRIPTION: The High Concept Screenplay Program welcomes all genres and aims to discover, honor and reward different approaches, eclectic points of view and unique voices in screenwriting. A high concept screenplay: has a great premise – the idea is king (e.g. “Big”) has a memorable […]

    Script Submissions are CLOSED!   CONTACT:  Director at  [email protected]    DESCRIPTION: The Television Outreach Program (TOP) is a Scriptwriters Network program to support undiscovered television writing talent. The program’s objective is to help writers improve their craft so that they may achieve their goals of obtaining representation, script development, mentoring and career counseling services, landing […]

  Script Submissions are now CLOSED!   CONTACT:   Director at [email protected]    DESCRIPTION: This NEW Short Story Film Program (SSFP) is a Scriptwriters Network program to take the Creative Writing monthly exercises to the next level.  The program aims to help writers maintain a continuous creativity flow with your writing, focusing on the short story format, […]

  A series of moderated panels featuring representatives and program alumni from the various TV writing programs. The discussions explored the application submission processes for the writing programs, including the importance of submitting the right scripts which best showcase the applicants writing and the selection process. Please note, the below events are past events.  Videos […]

Top writers, producers and showrunners discuss the craft of creating and writing scripted television series, including: GAME OF THRONES, THE WALKING DEAD, MODERN FAMILY, RIZZOLI & ISLES, BURN NOTICE, HOMELAND  and many more. Guests also share behind-the-scenes tips for working in television, along with stories of how they broke into the business. Video available for viewing […]

Four of Hollywood’s most successful screenwriters share their behind-the-scenes perspective on the craft of writing, filmmaking and navigating show business. With a combined four billion dollars of domestic box office hits to their names, the guest panel represents an impressive list of writing credits.  The speakers discuss practical tips, along with stories of their journey […]

Science-fiction screenwriters share behind-the-scenes perspective on the craft of writing, filmmaking and navigating show business. The  speakers discuss practical tips, along with stories of their journey to success. The lively panel discussion is followed by a Q&A with the audience. CHARLIE PARALAPNIDES & VLAS PARALAPNIDES Immortals, In Development: Hell to Pay, Live Bet, Death Note JIMMY […]

“Scriptwriters Network Presents….” GUESTS:Angela Hutchinson & Landi Maduro Melessa Y. Sargent — Moderator ScriptCon is designed for you to learn from some of our Partners / friends about their organizations and more about them and everything they do. We’re honored to be providing this valuable opportunity to all our members, friends and guests.  We hope to […]

  || Virtual Event Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 || || Speakers: Dr. Diana Stout || || Start time: 1:00 pm PDT ||   Writers: ~ Do you struggle with the sagging middle?~ Do you get so stuck that you’re not sure where to go in the story?~ Have you ever been told your characters are […]

  || Virtual Event Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024 || || Speakers: Mohamad El Masri || || Start time: 1:00 pm PDT ||   This virtual event will provide valuable insights and tips on crafting compelling scripts for film and television production, including, the intricacies of developing unique characters, a strong premise and story, finding […]

  || End Date: Monday, September 30, 2024 ||   CREATIVITY IS THE KEY!   This MONTHLY challenge is for those who want to work on writing new ideas and who would like to maintain a continuous creativity flow with your writing. Creativity is defined as the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an […]

  || End Date: Monday, September 30, 2024 || CREATIVITY IS THE KEY! PART 2   These challenges are for those who want to continue to work on writing new ideas and who would like to maintain a continuous creativity flow with your writing. Creativity is defined as the use of the imagination or original […]