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- Creative Writing Challenge – OctoberLink 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: Thursday, October 31, 2024
For more information on this challenge, click here or on the link below:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/creative-writing-challenge-october-4/
Happy Writing!
- Creative Writing Challenge – Part 2 – OctoberLink 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: Thursday, October 31, 2024
For more information on this challenge, click here or on the link below:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/creative-writing-challenge-part-2-october-2/
Happy Writing!
- Social Virtual Networking Event – November 2Link visible for attendees
Virtual Event Date: SATURDAY, November 2, 2024
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 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 is an ONLINE VIRTUAL FREE event which lasts two and 1/2 hours.
IMPORTANT:
REGISTER before 8:00 pm PDT on Friday, November 1, 2024.
*You will receive the Zoom link and password to attend this online meeting on FRIDAY evening, November 1st, AFTER the 8:00 pm PDT deadline.
**EACH attendee must REGISTER at the below link.
**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, please click here or: https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/social-virtual-networking-event-november-2/
HAPPY NETWORKING!!
Any questions, email us at info@scriptwritersnetwork.org
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- Discussion with Writer, Producer and Director Mohamad El MasriLink visible for attendees
Virtual Event Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
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, November 8, 2024.
You will receive the Zoom link and password to attend this online meeting FRIDAY evening, November 8th, 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 - $35.00 online – Click Link https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jjfnza4
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SWN Paid Annual Members - Click Link https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/discussion-with-writer-producer-and-director-mohamad-el-masri-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:
Mohamad El Masri has a varied professional background in advertising, branding, photography and graphic design. After studying directing and cinematography in Vancouver Film School’s Film Production program, Mohamad began his screenwriting career in television working on shows like SYFY’s CONTINUUM*,* HBO’s ***HERE & NOW ***and NETFLIX’S OCTOBER FACTION.
For a more detailed Bio on this Speaker and to register, click here:
https://scriptwritersnetwork.com/events/discussion-with-writer-producer-and-director-mohamad-el-masri/Questions, email us at info@scriptwritersnetwork.org
SEE YOU VIRTUALLY!!