Past Speakers & Programs That Have Educated Our Community
For nearly four decades, Scriptwriters Network has welcomed accomplished writers, producers, executives, and industry professionals to share their insights, experience, and guidance with our community.
Below you’ll find:
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A highlighted selection of past speakers and their notable credits
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A chronological archive of previous events, programs, and discussions
Together, these programs reflect SWN’s ongoing commitment to education, access, and professional development for writers at every stage of their journey.
This page highlights events and speakers from 2014.
Highlighted Speaker Series:
Shane Black (Iron Man 3, Lethal Weapon)
Alex Cary (Lie To Me)
Cherry Chevapravatdumrong (Family Guy)
Jimmy Diggs (Star Trek: DS9, Star Trek: Voyager)
Brandon Easton (Thundercats, Transformers: Rescue Bots)
Jane Espenson (Once Upon a Time, Battlestar Galactica)
Mark Fergus (Iron Man, Cowboys & Aliens)
Jason Fuchs (Pan, Ice Age: Continental Drift)
Jordan Gershowitz (Tom and Jerry Show, Gigantosaurus)
Jeff Greenstein (Will & Grace, Desperate Housewives)
Tamara Gregory (Being Mary Jane, Let’s Stay Together)
Dante Harper (Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters)
David Hayter (X-Men, Watchmen)
Eric Haywood (Empire)
Steve Holland (The Big Bang Theory)
Larry Houston (X-Men: The Animated Series)
Korin D. Huggins (Truth Be Told, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Eureka)
George Clayton Johnson (Logan’s Run, Twilight Zone)
Kurt Johnstad (Act of Valor, 300)
Jorjeana Marie (Mickey and the Roadsters Racers)
Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead)
Matt Nix (Burn Notice)
Dayna Lynne North (Insecure, Veronica Mars, Soul Food: The Series)
Rockne S. O’Bannon (Farscape, Defiance, Cult)
Roberto Orci (Star Trek: Into Darkness, Fringe, Sleepy Hollow)
Charley and Vlas Parlapanides (The Immortals)
Davy Perez (Supernatural)
Terry Rossio (Shrek, Pirates of the Caribbean)
Micho Rutare (Sharknado)
Mairghread Scott (Guardians of the Galaxy, Transformers: Robots in Disguise)
Steven L. Sears (XENA – Warrior Princess)
Joelle Sellner (DC Super Hero Girls, Teen Titans)
Keto Shimizu (Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow)
Joe Stillman (Shrek Movies, Planet 51)
Janet Tamaro (Rizzoli & Isles)
Vanessa Taylor (Game of Thrones)
Mark Zaslove (Bob the Builder, Winnie the Pooh)
…plus many more!
Click on a title below to view available information about each event and speaker.
2014
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| January 10, 2014 |
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Late Night Writers |
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| January 18, 2014 |
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Nickelodeon Writing & Artist Programs |
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| January 25, 2014 |
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The Visual Mindscape Of The Screenplay |
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| February 7, 2014 |
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Friday Night Social ~ February 7, 2014 |
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| February 8, 2014 |
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Writing Musical Film |
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| February 15, 2014 |
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Making A Comic Book: Step-by-Step |
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| February 22, 2014 |
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Rapid Story Development: 7 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller |
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| March 7, 2014 |
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Friday Night Social ~ March 7, 2014 |
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| March 8, 2014 |
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Riding The Alligator With Pen Densham |
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| March 15, 2014 |
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Pitching |
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| March 22, 2014 |
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Playwriting |
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| April 4, 2014 |
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Friday Night Social ~ April 4, 2014 |
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| April 12, 2014 |
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Scripted Dramatic Television |
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| April 19, 2014 |
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What You Need To Know To Survive In Hollywood |
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| April 26, 2014 |
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How To Break Into The Writing Business |
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| May 2, 2014 |
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Friday Night Social ~ May 2, 2014 |
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| May 3, 2014 |
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Special Event – Anatomy of a Premise Line |
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| May 10, 2014 |
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How Women Writers Have Changed Our Screens |
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| May 17, 2014 |
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The Legal and Business Aspects of Writing for Film and Television |
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| May 24, 2014 |
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Launching Your Screenwriting Career |
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| May 28, 2014 |
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Professionally Funny: Comedy Screenwriting Panel |
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| June 6, 2014 |
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Friday Night Social ~ June 6, 2014 |
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| June 14, 2014 |
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Digital Series: The Now of Television |
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| June 20-22, 2014 |
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The Great American Pitchfest ~ June 20 – 22, 2014 |
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| June 21, 2014 |
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Dialogue To Die For |
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| June 21, 2014 |
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Pitch Boot Camp – June 21, 2014 |
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| June 26, 2014 |
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Chili’s Fundraiser/Give Back Event |
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| June 28, 2014 |
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Hollywood Story Structure |
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| July 4, 2014 |
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Holiday Hiatus, Friday Night Social, July 4, 2014 |
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| July 12, 2014 |
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Hiatus, Saturday July 12, 2014 |
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| July 19, 2014 |
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Everything The writer Needs to Know About Independent Film, but was afraid to ask: |
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| July 26, 2014 |
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The Starter Screenplay: Navigating the Hollywood Screenwriting Industrial Complex |
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| August 1, 2014 |
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Friday Night Social ~ August 1, 2014 |
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| August 9, 2014 |
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The Business of Television: Controlling Your Own Creativity |
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| August 16, 2014 |
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How To Create A Slam Dunk Script |
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| August 23, 2014 |
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SHOW ME THE LOVE! All Kinds of Love for All Kinds of Stories |
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| August 28, 2014 |
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Chili’s Fundraiser/Give Back Event ~ August 28, 2014 |
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| September 5, 2014 |
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Friday Night Social ~ September 5, 2014 |
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| September 6-7, 2014 |
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2-Day Writing Challenge – September 6-7, 2014 |
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| September 13, 2014 |
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The Stream – A Feature Comedy Detailed Event |
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| September 20, 2014 |
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Crafting a Compelling Protagonist |
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| September 27, 2014 |
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Multiplatform Storytelling |
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| October 3, 2014 |
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Friday Night Social ~ October 3, 2014 |
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| October 11, 2014 |
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TV Writers Panel: Inside the TV Drama Writing Room |
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| October 18, 2014 |
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Creating (& Developing!) Your Comic Premise |
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| October 25, 2014 |
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Mastering Your Genre: A Workshop with Laurie Scheer |
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| November 7, 2014 |
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Friday Night Social ~ November 7, 2014 |
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| November 8, 2014 |
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“NON-STOP” – A Breakdown Analysis with Ryan Engle and Adam Levenberg |
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| November 15, 2014 |
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Approaching the Rewrite |
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| November 22, 2014 |
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Forensic Shortcuts for Crime Drama & Procedural Writers |
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| December 5, 2014 |
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Friday Night Social ~ December 5, 2014 |
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| December 13, 2014 |
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LEGALLY SPEAKING: A Legal Primer for Television and Feature Scriptwriters |
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| December 20, 2014 |
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Holiday Hiatus, Seminar Series |
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| December 27, 2014 |
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Holiday Hiatus, Seminar Series |
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