What we’re about
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 (4+)
See all- Hollywood Outreach Program (HOP) ~ Early Bird Deadline – July 15, 2025Link visible for attendees
## Script Submissions are now OPEN!
## Early Bird Deadline – July 15, 2025
DESCRIPTION:
The program aims to help writers improve their craft so they may learn the skills necessary to help them achieve their goal of obtaining representation, selling or optioning their work, and/or landing a writing assignment. This program is for feature-length screenplays only.
For more information on this challenge, click here or on the link below:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/hollywood-outreach-program-hop/
Happy Writing!
- High Concept Screenplay Program (HCSP) ~ Early Bird Deadline – July 15, 2025Link visible for attendees
## Script Submissions are now OPEN!
## Early Bird Deadline – July 15, 2025
DESCRIPTION:
The High Concept Screenplay Program welcomes all genres and aims to discover, honor and reward different approaches, eclectic points of view and unique voices in screenwriting. A high concept screenplay:
- has a great premise – the idea is king (e.g. “Big”)
- has a memorable title – it conveys what the movie is about (e.g. “Wedding Crashers”)
- has a visual logline – you can see the movie (e.g. “40 Year Old Virgin”)
- has universal appeal – all demographics “get it” (e.g. “Star Trek”)
- has clear conflicts, high stakes, a hook, a ticking clock and/ or a twist (e.g. “Liar Liar”)
- has a succinct, descriptive “pitch” of 25 words or less (e.g. “Seven, Home Alone”)
For more information on this challenge, click here or on the link below:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/high-concept-screenplay-competition-3/
Happy Writing!
- Television Outreach Program (TOP) ~ Early Bird Deadline – July 15, 2025Link visible for attendees
## Script Submissions are now OPEN!
## Early Bird Deadline – July 15, 2025
DESCRIPTION:
The Television Outreach Program (TOP) is a Scriptwriters Network program to support undiscovered television writing talent. The program’s objective is to help writers improve their craft so that they may achieve their goals of obtaining representation, script development, mentoring and career counseling services, landing writing assignments, and/or selling their work.
For more information on this challenge, click here or on the link below:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/television-outreach-program-top/
Happy Writing!
- Discussion with Writer, Producer and Actress Selina RingelLink visible for attendees
Virtual Event Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
This virtual event will provide valuable insights and tips on crafting compelling scripts for film and television production, including, the intricacies of developing unique characters, a strong premise and story, finding your voice, exploring script development and the writer’s vision.
IMPORTANT:
REGISTER before 8:00 pm PDT Friday, July 18th, 2025.
You will receive the Zoom link and password to attend this online meeting FRIDAY evening, July 18th, AFTER the 8:00 pm PDT deadline.
***YOU MUST have a Zoom account to join this event.
Sign up for a FREE Zoom account here: https://zoom.us/signupAdmission:
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Guests - $40.00 online – Click Link https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/aq9493w
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SWN Paid Annual Members - Click Link https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/discussion-with-writer-producer-and-actress-selina-ringel-members-only/
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To become a paid SWN Annual
Member, Join Now! http://scriptwritersnetwork.com/register/
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Start time: 1:00 pm PDT
No Refunds. No Credits.
More details:
SELINA RINGEL is an award-winning Mexican-American filmmaker, who has carved a niche in the independent film scene with her compelling narratives and unique voice. As a writer, producer, and actress, her recent feature film, You, Me & Her, has won 15 awards, including Best Picture at the Mexican-American Film & Television Awards. It was released in 250 theaters Nationwide on Valentine’s Day as the Alpha test for Fithian Groups’ innovative new platform, Attend, which is revolutionizing theatrical distribution.
For a more detailed Bio on this Speaker and to register, click here:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/discussion-with-writer-producer-and-actress-selina-ringel/Questions, email us at info@scriptwritersnetwork.org
SEE YOU VIRTUALLY!!
