Scriptwriters Network

“Scriptwriters Network Speaker Series Presents….”     Scriptwriters Presents: Opportunities for television writers with fresh voices and unique perspectives continue to expand as networks, cable outlets and players like Netflix and Amazon Studios, ramp up production of original scripted television shows. Working with the showrunner/head writer Pitching story ideas Breaking stories Writing outlines and drafts […]

  Article by Steve Kaire (05/2016) When a reader looks at your script, you’re being judged on two basic levels, quantity and quality. First, a reader will turn to the back page of your script to see how long it is. Scripts should be 90-100 pages long. Those coming in longer than that will hit […]

How Books, Stories, & Ideas Get Adapted For Screen & Sold to Networks & Studios Speaker: Lane Shefter Bishop Saturday, February 27, 2016  Written by Fahima Mohamood Lane Shefter Bishop is a multi-¬award winning producer/director who has received numerous accolades for her work including an EMMY, six Telly Awards, a Videographer Award, three Communicator Awards, […]

Creating Strong Female Characters Speaker: Christine Conradt, Screenwriter/Producer February 20, 2016 Written by Tanisha Quilter-Williams When you think of strong female characters, what characters do you think of? The housewives from the hit classic Thelma and Louise, the sassy struggling mother in Erin Brockovich or the savvy inventor from the movie Joy. Screenwriter, Producer Christine […]