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 2023.
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.
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| January 7, 2023 |
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Social Virtual Networking Event – January 7th |
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| January 31, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – January |
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| January 31, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – January |
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| February 4, 2023 |
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Social Virtual Networking Event – February 4th |
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| February 28, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – February |
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| February 28, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – February |
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| March 31, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – March |
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| March 31, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – March |
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| April 1, 2023 |
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Social Virtual Networking Event – April 1st |
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| April 8, 2023 |
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Discussion with Jane Hopkins, Ryan Provencher and Doug Kayne |
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| April 15, 2023 |
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Script Analysis ~ Readers Class |
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| April 30, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – April |
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| April 30, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – April
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| May 6, 2023 |
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Social Virtual Networking Event – May 6 |
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| May 13, 2023 |
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Discussion with Janine Parkinson, Junior Writer and Author |
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| May 20, 2023 |
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Script Supervisors – What Do They Do? |
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| May 31, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – May |
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| May 31, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – May
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| June 3, 2023 |
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Social Virtual Networking Event – June 3 |
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| June 17, 2023 |
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Script Analysis ~ Readers Class |
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| June 30, 2023 |
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High Concept Screenplay Program (HCSP) ~ Early Bird Deadline: June 30, 2023 |
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| June 30, 2023 |
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Hollywood Outreach Program (HOP) ~ Early Bird Deadline: June 30, 2023 |
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| June 30, 2023 |
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Television Outreach Program (TOP) ~ Early Bird Deadline: June 30, 2023 |
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| June 30, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – June |
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| June 30, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – June |
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| July 1, 2023 |
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Social Virtual Networking Event – July 1 |
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| July 8, 2023 |
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ScriptTalk with Writer Katina Nikou |
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| July 31, 2023 |
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High Concept Screenplay Program (HCSP) ~ Regular Deadline: July 31, 2023 |
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| July 31, 2023 |
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Hollywood Outreach Program (HOP) ~ Regular Deadline: July 31, 2023 |
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| July 31, 2023 |
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Television Outreach Program (TOP) ~ Regular Deadline: July 31, 2023 |
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| July 31, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – July |
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| July 31, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – July |
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| August 5, 2023 |
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Social Virtual Networking Event – August 5 |
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| August 19, 2023 |
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The Story Forge: Supercharge Your Work With These Story-Building Secrets |
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| August 31, 2023 |
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High Concept Screenplay Program (HCSP) ~ Final Deadline: August 31, 2023 |
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| August 31, 2023 |
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Hollywood Outreach Program (HOP) ~ Final Deadline: August 31, 2023 |
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| August 31, 2023 |
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Television Outreach Program (TOP) ~ Final Deadline: August 31, 2023 |
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| August 31, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – August |
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| August 31, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – August |
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| September 2, 2023 |
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Social Virtual Networking Event – September 2nd |
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| September 9, 2023 |
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Discussion with Playwright Sidney Rushing |
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| September 30, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – September |
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| September 30, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – September |
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| October 7, 2023 |
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Social Virtual Networking Event – October 7th |
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| October 14, 2023 |
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Discussion with Writer and Producer Pat Branch |
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| October 31, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – October |
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| October 31, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – October |
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| November 4, 2023 |
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Social Virtual Networking Event – November 4th |
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| November 11, 2023 |
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Introduction to Screenwriting: Elements of What Makes a Film Great |
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| November 30, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – November |
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| November 30, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – November |
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| December 2, 2023 |
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Social Virtual Networking Event – December 2nd |
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| December 31, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – December |
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| December 31, 2023 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – December |
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