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.
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SWN 40th Anniversary Writers Lab – Members Only
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Celebrate 40 Years of Supporting Writers with this exclusive members-only Writers Lab!
Bring 1–2 pages of your original script for live feedback and guidance from experienced SWN staff and industry professionals. Participate in discussions about story, character, dialogue, and craft—all within a supportive, interactive environment.
Who Can Attend: Current SWN members only.
How to Join: RSVP through the SWN website. Zoom link sent to registered members.
Submission Deadline for Pages: Wednesday, February 12, 2026.More Information:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/swn-40th-anniversary-writers-lab-members-only-2/Happy Writing!
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Scriptwriters Network Celebrates 40 Years of Supporting Writers
·OnlineOnline40 Years of Supporting Writers. Honoring the past. Building the future.
For four decades, Scriptwriters Network has been a place where writers come to learn, connect, and grow — supported by education, community, and professional development across film, television, and emerging media.
As we mark our 40th anniversary in 2026, we celebrate not only the journey behind us, but the people who made it possible: our speakers, volunteers, members, partners, and supporters.
Built on the belief that writers thrive through access, generosity, and creative exchange, Scriptwriters Network remains committed to empowering storytellers at every stage of their creative and professional journey. We invite you to explore our history, our mission, and our vision for the future.
As we celebrate this anniversary, we look forward to connecting with you at upcoming events, workshops, and conversations throughout the year.
Learn more about our history and what’s ahead for the writing community:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/40-years-of-scriptwriters-network/Happy Writing!
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Creative Writing Challenge – February
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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: Saturday, February 28, 2026
More Information:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/creative-writing-challenge-february-6/Happy Writing!
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Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – February
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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: Saturday, February 28, 2026
More Information:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/creative-writing-challenge-part-2-february-4/Happy Writing!
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