About us
The Scriptwriters Network (“SWN”), founded in 1986, is an educational, tax-exempt 501(c) (3) non-profit, volunteer-driven organization created by writers for writers and industry professionals.
SWN serves its members by providing educational programming, enhancing awareness of the realities of the business, developing access and opportunity through alliances with industry professionals and furthering the cause and quality of writing for the entertainment industry.
We bring in entertainment professionals to speak on the art, craft and business of script writing for TV, features and new media.
Whether you are a screenwriter, a television scriptwriter or involved in screenwriting for non-traditional media, we help take your writing to the next level.
Upcoming events
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High Concept Screenplay Program (HCSP) ~ Regular Deadline – August 15, 2026
·OnlineOnline#### HELPING DISCOVER AND DEVELOP HIGH-CONCEPT SCREENWRITERS
The High Concept Screenplay Program (HCSP) is Scriptwriters Network’s screenplay competition and writer development program dedicated to recognizing outstanding high-concept feature screenplays.
HCSP was created to identify scripts with compelling premises, strong hooks, commercial appeal, and memorable storytelling concepts while helping writers strengthen their craft through professional feedback and educational support.
Regular Deadline: August 15, 2026
More Information:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/high-concept-screenplay-competition-3/Happy Writing!
2 attendees
Hollywood Outreach Program (HOP) ~ Regular Deadline – August 15, 2026
·OnlineOnline#### HELPING DISCOVER AND DEVELOP FEATURE SCREENWRITERS
The Hollywood Outreach Program (HOP) is Scriptwriters Network’s premier feature screenplay competition and writer development program.
Created to support emerging and undiscovered screenwriters, HOP combines professional script evaluations, educational feedback,
industry exposure, and career development opportunities designed to help writers strengthen their craft and advance their writing careers.Regular Deadline: August 15, 2026
More Information:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/hollywood-outreach-program-hop/Happy Writing!
2 attendees
Television Outreach Program (TOP) ~ Regular Deadline – August 15, 2026
·OnlineOnline#### HELPING DISCOVER AND DEVELOP TELEVISION WRITERS
The Television Outreach Program (TOP) is Scriptwriters Network’s premier television writing competition and writer development program.
Created to support emerging and undiscovered television writers, TOP combines professional script evaluations, educational feedback, industry exposure, and career development opportunities designed to help writers strengthen their craft and advance their writing careers.
Regular Deadline: August 15, 2026
More Information:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/television-outreach-program-top/Happy Writing!
1 attendee
Short Story Film Program (SSFP) ~ Final Deadline – August 31, 2026
·OnlineOnline#### HELPING WRITERS BRING STORIES TO THE SCREEN
The Short Story Film Program (SSFP) is Scriptwriters Network’s screenplay-to-production program designed to help writers develop compelling short-form stories while providing a pathway toward possible production.
Built upon Scriptwriters Network’s Creative Writing Challenges and educational programs, SSFP encourages writers to strengthen their storytelling skills while creating short projects designed for production consideration.
Final Deadline: August 31, 2026
More Information:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/short-story-film-program-ssfp-2/Happy Writing!
1 attendee
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