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- Short Story Film Program (SSFP) ~ Deadline – September 30, 2025Link visible for attendees
## Script Submissions are OPEN!
## Deadline – September 30, 2025
DESCRIPTION:
The Short Story Film Program (SSFP) takes our monthly Creative Writing exercises to the next level (Check our website for monthly Creative Writing Challenges). The program aims to help writers maintain a continuous creative flow with your writing, focusing on the short story format, creating and executing your unique style, voice and vision.
For more information on this challenge, click here or on the link below:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/short-story-film-program-ssfp/
Happy Writing!
- Creative Writing Challenge – SeptemberLink visible for attendees
CREATIVITY IS THE KEY!
This FREE challenge is for those who want to work on writing new ideas and who would like to maintain a continuous creativity flow with your writing. Creativity is defined as the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work; the ability to CREATE.
***Read the details and instructions at the link below...
Challenge End Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
For more information on this challenge, click here or on the link below:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/creative-writing-challenge-september-5/
Happy Writing!
- Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – SeptemberLink visible for attendees
CREATIVITY IS THE KEY!
PART 2
These challenges are for those who want to continue to work on writing new ideas and who would like to maintain a continuous creativity flow with your writing. Creativity is defined as the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work; the ability to CREATE.
Creatively writing short films are a great way to get started/or extend the passion in your career as a writer. A good short film can further help you develop your style and vision using story, drama, dialog, and imagery. By completing the first part of our Creative Writing Challenge exercise, you should have produced a different concept and/or theme for each completed short story. Additionally, each completed short story per month should have two different genres.
ON TO THE NEXT STEPS…
***Please read details and instructions at the link below...
Challenge End Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
For more information on this challenge, click here or on the link below:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/creative-writing-challenge-part-2-september-3/
Happy Writing!
- Social Virtual Networking Event – October 4thLink visible for attendees
Virtual Event Date: SATURDAY, October 4, 2025
Start time: 1:00 pm PDT
End time: 3:30 pm PDT**YOU MUST USE THE below link to register for this event in order to receive the ZOOM link.
- This MEETUP link is not directly connected to the link below - thanks for understanding.
Calling all writers and storytellers! Our FREE Social Virtual Networking Event is a networking event that meets the first weekend of the month. It started as a way for TV and feature writers to meet one another and has evolved into so much more.
Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out in the world of indie film and television production, this networking event is designed to inspire and educate writers and aspiring writers in the entertainment industry.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded creatives, expand your network, and enhance your screenwriting repertoire. Reserve your spot today for this exclusive event!
This FREE ONLINE NETWORKING event lasts two and 1/2 hours.
IMPORTANT:
REGISTER before 8:00 pm PDT on Friday, October 3, 2025.
*You will receive the Zoom link and password to attend this online meeting on FRIDAY evening, October 3rd, AFTER the 8:00 pm PDT deadline.
**You will need a Zoom account to participate. Sign up for a FREE Zoom account at https://zoom.us/.
For More information and to register, click here or:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/social-virtual-networking-event-october-4th/
HAPPY NETWORKING!!
Any questions, email us at info@scriptwritersnetwork.org
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