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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.
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JUNE — The Character Lab
·OnlineOnline### June 40th Anniversary Monthly Challenge
### The Character Lab: Character & Voice Challenge
June focuses on one of the most important elements of storytelling — creating memorable characters.
Great stories are driven by characters who want something, face obstacles, and make choices that move the story forward. Whether writing for film, television, fiction, or stage, strong characters are often what audiences remember most.
As part of our 40th Anniversary – 12 Months • 12 Ways We Give Back initiative, this challenge is designed to help writers strengthen their ability to create compelling characters and develop authentic character voices.
For more info please visit:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/june-the-character-lab/####
We invite you to join us in celebrating four decades of storytelling, mentorship, and community.
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Creative Writing Challenge – June
·OnlineOnlineCREATIVITY IS THE KEY!
This FREE Creative Writing Challenge is perfect for writers who want to generate new ideas and maintain a steady creative flow. Creativity means using your imagination, exploring original ideas, and producing meaningful work — this challenge helps you do exactly that.
Read the full details and instructions at the link below.
Challenge End Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
More Information:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/creative-writing-challenge-june-6/Happy Writing!
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Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – June
·OnlineOnlineCREATIVITY IS THE KEY!
PART 2 — Creative Writing ChallengeReady to keep your ideas flowing? This monthly challenge is designed for writers who want to stay inspired, generate new concepts, and strengthen their creative discipline. Creativity means imagining boldly, exploring original ideas, and producing meaningful artistic work — and this challenge helps you do exactly that.
Short films are an excellent way to grow as a writer. They allow you to refine your storytelling style through character, dialogue, structure, and visual imagination. If you completed Part 1, you should now have a collection of short story concepts — each with its own theme and two different genres.
Now we move on to the next steps…
Please read the full details and instructions at the link below.
Challenge End Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
More Information:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/creative-writing-challenge-part-2-june-4/Happy Writing!
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High Concept Screenplay Program (HCSP) ~ Early Bird Deadline – July 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.
Early Bird Deadline: July 15, 2026
More Information:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/high-concept-screenplay-program-hcsp-early-bird-deadline-july-15-2026/Happy Writing!
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