Scriptwriters Network

      Update  12/22/24 End of year message from Melessa Y. Sargent, President of Scriptwriters Network. Thank you all, we are looking forward to next year.  Keep writing!   ___________________________________________________________________________     Update August 2023 _______________________________________________________________________________________     Update 1/10/22       Update on 7/17/21         Update 3.15.21     […]

    Script Submissions are now OPEN! Early Bird Deadline – July 15, 2025   CONTACT: Director at hop@scriptwritersnetwork.org   DESCRIPTION: The Hollywood Outreach Program (HOP) 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 […]

  Script Submissions are now OPEN! Early Bird Deadline – July 15, 2025   CONTACT: Director at highconcept@scriptwritersnetwork.org 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 […]

    Script Submissions are now OPEN! Early Bird Deadline – July 15, 2025   CONTACT:  Director at  top@scriptwritersnetwork.org    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 […]

  Script Submissions are now OPEN! Deadline – September 30, 2025   CONTACT:   Director at shortstory@scriptwritersnetwork.org    DESCRIPTION: The Short Story Film Program (SSFP) takes our monthly Creative Writing exercises to the next level (Check our website for monthly Creative Writing Challenges).  The program aims to help writers maintain a continuous creative flow with your writing, […]

  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, June 21, 2025  Speaker:  Melessa Y. Sargent   Start time:  1:00 pm PDT    Yes, ONCE again we offer our periodic Readers Training and Script Analysis Class for Feature Films and Television. The purpose of this class is twofold: For you, the member or guest, it gives a solid grounding in […]

  Virtual Event Date:  Saturday, June 21, 2025  Speaker:  Melessa Y. Sargent   Start time:  1:00 pm PDT    Yes, it’s time again to offer our periodic Readers Training and Script Analysis Class for Feature Films and Television. The purpose of this class is twofold: For you, the member or guest, it gives a solid grounding […]

  Virtual Event Date:   Saturday, July 19th, 2025 Speakers:  Selina Ringel 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 your voice, exploring script development and […]

  Virtual Event Date:   Saturday, July 19th, 2025 Speakers:  Selina Ringel 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 your voice, exploring script development and […]