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.
Highlighted Speaker Series:
Past marquee speakers include:
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Shane Black – Iron Man 3, Lethal Weapon
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Alex Cary – Lie To Me
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Cherry Chevapravatdumrong – Family Guy
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Jimmy Diggs (Star Trek: DS9, Star Trek: Voyager)
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Brandon Easton (Thundercats, Transformers: Rescue Bots)
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Jane Espenson (Once Upon a Time, Battlestar Galactica)
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Mark Fergus (Iron Man, Cowboys & Aliens)
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Jason Fuchs (Pan, Ice Age: Continental Drift)
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Kurt Johnstad (Act of Valor, 300
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Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead)
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Rockne S. O’Bannon (Farscape, Defiance, Cult)
- Roberto Orci (Star Trek: Into Darkness, Fringe, Sleepy Hollow)
View the full list of past speakers and their works here.
Click on a title below to view available information about each event and speaker.
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| January 1, 2026 |
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2026 Scriptwriters Network Education Series — Featuring Two Exclusive Masterclasses |
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| January 1, 2026 |
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January Membership Drive – Win a Personal Masterclass! |
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| January 14, 2026 |
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MASTERCLASS – The Art, Craft, and Business of Scriptwriting |
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| January 15, 2026 |
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MASTERCLASS – From Page to Pitch: The Complete Writer’s Lab |
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| January 31, 2026 |
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January Membership Drive – Win a Personal Masterclass! |
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| February 7, 2026 |
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Social Virtual Networking Event – February 7th |
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| February 21, 2026 |
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SWN 40th Anniversary Writers Lab – Members Only |
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| February 28, 2026 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – February |
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| February 28, 2026 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – February |
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| March 7, 2026 |
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Social Virtual Networking Event – March 7 |
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| March 21, 2026 |
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Scriptwriters Network at Allegory 2026 |
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| March 28, 2026 |
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Discussion with John Vorhaus – Comedy Writing & The Comic Toolbox |
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| March 31, 2026 |
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March – Logline Challenge |
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| March 31, 2026 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – March |
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| March 31, 2026 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – March |
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April 4, 2026
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Social Virtual Networking Event – April 4 |
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| April 11, 2026 |
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Discussion with Leslie Anne Lee – Writer and Author |
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| April 18, 2026 |
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Script Analysis ~ Readers Class: Learn How Scripts Are Evaluated |
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| April 30, 2026 |
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April – Special Creative Writing Challenge |
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| April 30, 2026 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – April |
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| April 30, 2026 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – April |
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| May 2, 2026 |
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Social Virtual Networking Event – May 2nd |
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| May 31, 2026 |
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May – The Scene That Works |
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| May 31, 2026 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – May |
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| May 31, 2026 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – May |
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| June 6, 2026 |
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Social Virtual Networking Event – June 6 |
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| June 20, 2026 |
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Script Analysis ~ Readers Class: Learn How Scripts Are Evaluated |
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| June 30, 2026 |
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June — The Character Lab |
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| June 30, 2026 |
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Support Scriptwriters Network — Win a Caribbean Resort Getaway |
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| June 30, 2026 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – June |
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| June 30, 2026 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – June |
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| July 15, 2026 |
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High Concept Screenplay Program (HCSP) ~ Early Bird Deadline – July 15, 2026 |
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| July 15, 2026 |
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Hollywood Outreach Program (HOP) ~ Early Bird Deadline – July 15, 2026 |
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| July 15, 2026 |
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Television Outreach Program (TOP) ~ Early Bird Deadline – July 15, 2026 |
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| July 31, 2026 |
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Support Scriptwriters Network — Win a Caribbean Resort Getaway |
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| July 31, 2026 |
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July – Dialogue & Voice Challenge |
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| July 31, 2026 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – July |
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| July 31, 2026 |
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Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – July |
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| August 1, 2026 |
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Social Virtual Networking Event – August 1st |
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| August 15, 2026 |
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Television Outreach Program (TOP) ~ Regular Deadline – August 15, 2026 |
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| August 15, 2026 |
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High Concept Screenplay Program (HCSP) ~ Regular Deadline – August 15, 2026 |
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Hollywood Outreach Program (HOP) ~ Regular Deadline – August 15, 2026 |
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