Scriptwriters Network

      July 5, 2025 Special thanks and info on script submission programs.   ___________________________________________________________________________     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 […]

        Scriptwriters Network proudly launches its 2026 Education Series  A dynamic lineup of professional development programs designed to help writers master the art, craft, and business of scriptwriting. Whether you’re refining your storytelling, strengthening your pitching skills, or advancing your career through industry insights, our masterclasses and workshops are created to guide […]

    Script Submissions are now CLOSED!   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 a writing assignment. This program is for […]

  Script Submissions are now CLOSED!   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 is king (e.g. “Big”) has a […]

    Script Submissions are now CLOSED!   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 representation, script development, mentoring and career counseling […]

  Script Submissions are now CLOSED!     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, focusing on the short story […]

  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 […]

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  End Date:  Sunday, November 30, 2025   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 artistic […]

  End Date:  Sunday, November 30, 2025 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 ideas, especially in […]

      Scriptwriters Network proudly launches its 2026 Education Series  A dynamic lineup of professional development programs designed to help writers master the art, craft, and business of scriptwriting. Whether you’re refining your storytelling, strengthening your pitching skills, or advancing your career through industry insights, our masterclasses and workshops are created to guide you […]

  End Date:  Friday, October 31, 2025   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 artistic […]