Who We Are / Our Mission

 

 

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The Scriptwriters Network Foundation, Inc. (SWN) — founded in 1986 — is a tax-exempt, volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created by writers, for writers and industry professionals. We are dedicated to advancing the craft and business of writing across film, television, theater, digital media, and beyond.

SWN supports writers by offering educational programs, speaker events, script competitions, and other career-building opportunities. Our mission is to help writers understand the realities of the industry, improve their craft, and build meaningful connections through partnerships with working professionals.

Scriptwriters Network is a creative community for storytellers — whether you’re writing screenplays, TV pilots, plays, novels, video games, podcasts, or web series. We help take your writing to the next level.

Our diverse membership and guest speaker roster includes:

  • Screenwriters

  • Showrunners

  • Executive Producers

  • Directors

  • Television Writers

  • Video Game & Comic Book Writers

  • Novelists

  • Actors

  • Editors

  • Agents & Managers

  • Entertainment Attorneys

  • Professors

  • Career Experts
    …and many more professionals across the entertainment industry.

 

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