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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:

  • A highlighted selection of past speakers and their notable credits

  • 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:

  • 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)

  • Kurt Johnstad (Act of Valor, 300

  • Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead)

  • Rockne S. O’Bannon (Farscape, Defiance, Cult)

  • Roberto Orci (Star Trek: Into Darkness, Fringe, Sleepy Hollow)

  • Mairghread Scott (Guardians of the Galaxy, Transformers: Robots in Disguise)

  • …and many more incredible industry professionals!

 

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.

 

2026

      
       
       
Date of Event   Title of Event  
       
       
 
 
       
January 1, 2026   2026 Scriptwriters Network Education Series — Featuring Two Exclusive Masterclasses  
       
January 1, 2026   January Membership Drive – Win a Personal Masterclass!  
       
January 14, 2026   MASTERCLASS – The Art, Craft, and Business of Scriptwriting  
       
January 15, 2026   MASTERCLASS – From Page to Pitch: The Complete Writer’s Lab  
       
January 31, 2026   January Membership Drive – Win a Personal Masterclass!  
       
 
 
       
February 7, 2026   Social Virtual Networking Event – February 7th  
       
February 21, 2026   SWN 40th Anniversary Writers Lab – Members Only  
       
February 28, 2026   Creative Writing Challenge – February  
       
February 28, 2026   Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – February  
       
 
 
       
       
       
       
       
       

 

 

Looking for Events From Another Year?


Use the links below to explore past Scriptwriters Network programs, speakers, and educational offerings by year.

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Participation in Scriptwriters Network events, programs, contests, classes, and workshops is for educational and networking purposes only and does not guarantee employment, representation, or career advancement.

 

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