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) ~ 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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Hollywood Outreach Program (HOP) ~ Early Bird Deadline – July 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.Early Bird Deadline: July 15, 2026
More Information:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/hollywood-outreach-program-hop-early-bird-deadline-july-15-2026/Happy Writing!
3 attendees
Television Outreach Program (TOP) ~ Early Bird Deadline – July 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.
Early Bird Deadline: July 15, 2026
More Information:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/television-outreach-program-top-early-bird-deadline-july-15-2026/Happy Writing!
1 attendee
Support Scriptwriters Network — Win a Caribbean Resort Getaway
·OnlineOnline### SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EVENT
Celebrating 40 Years of Empowering Storytellers (1986–2026)
6 Winners • 3 Incredible Destinations • Limited-Time CampaignEmpowering storytellers through education, access, and community.
Scriptwriters Network is proud to celebrate 40 years of supporting writers and storytellers — a milestone made possible by our community of members, creators, and supporters.
To honor this anniversary, we invite you to take part in a special fundraising campaign that helps sustain and expand our educational programs, industry access, and creative opportunities for writers at every stage of their journey.
Your participation directly supports Scriptwriters Network’s mission to empower storytellers — today, and for the next 40 years.
For more info please visit:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/support-scriptwriters-network-win-a-caribbean-resort-getaway/####
We invite you to join us in celebrating four decades of storytelling, mentorship, and community.
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