- The Script Swap (FREE Screenwriting Meetup)Link visible for attendees
Enter the live meeting room here: https://discord.gg/DT837WF4wf
Need feedback on your screenplay? Bring it to the Swap!How does it work?
- Use this form to submit your screenplay to the Swap: https://forms.gle/hZavn3W7p7PF5C5QA
- Then join the voice channel on Friday (Saturday Aus/NZ): https://discord.gg/DT837WF4wf
- During this session, you will be matched up with other writers to swap critiques.
- If you want feedback on your script, you will need to read at least one other script. (If you want two sets of notes, you will need to read two scripts, and so on.) We will try to match everyone with scripts of a similar genre and page length.
- You have one week to read the other person's script.
- At the next session, give your feedback and you shall receive feedback from others!
Remember, to participate and receive critiques, you must attend the entire session on Discord and be willing to swap critiques with others
Fridays:
11m (Pacific) 1pm (Central) 2pm (Eastern) 4pm (Argentina-Brazil-Chile) 7pm (GMT) 8pm (Central European Time)Feedback Tips:
- Start with the Positive: Begin by highlighting what’s working well in the script. Also consider where this writer is on their journey and whether you’ve noticed improvement compared to their previous scripts.
- Be Specific: Use specific examples from the script to illustrate your points.
- Priorities: What are the most critical suggestions you can share? Concentrate on the story, characters, and scenework rather than nitpicking minor details. If this is a complete feature or TV pilot, help the writer understand any big structure problems making their story less coherent.
- Characters & Dialogue: Who was driving the story? Did you root for them? Were their scene goals and obstacles clear? Did the dialogue sound distinct for each character and reveal their personality?
- Series Format: For pilots, is there an audience for this show concept? Did you get a sense of what it would be like to watch a typical episode of this show?
- Genre & Tone: Does this script meet the expectations of its intended audience? Does it live up to the premise? Do descriptions and dialogue evoke the right genre-specific mood? Consider how fans of the writer’s genre or comps will respond, even if you are not a fan of this genre.
- Be Considerate: Understand that the writer may be emotionally attached to their work. An empathetic choice of words can help writers process your advice more easily.
FAQ:
Q: I don’t have a script ready yet. Is it okay if I just join to listen and learn?
A: Absolutely, everyone is welcome to join.
Q: I’m worried that my script sucks, should I still bring it?
A: This is a process. Nobody will be perfect. We’re here to support you, which means pointing out the parts that are awesome and providing honest feedback for improvement.
Q: My script is not in standard screenwriting format.
A: Please re-type your using screenwriting software before uploading it to the google form. If it is not in standard screenplay format, it’s difficult for readers to provide helpful feedback on the pacing and many other aspects of your script. Some free screenwriting software options:- Arc Studio Pro (no watermark, max 2 scripts) https://www.arcstudiopro.com/pricing
- Writer Duet free version (no watermark, max 3 projects, unlimited scripts) https://www.writerduet.com/script/
- Writer Solo (separate software made by Writer Duet, no watermark, unlimited scripts) https://writersolo.com/
- Fade In Free version (small watermark, unlimited scripts) https://www.fadeinpro.com/page.pl?content=download
- Kit Scenarist (no watermark, unlimited scripts) https://kitscenarist.ru/en/index.html
- Highland 2 free version (watermark / mac only, unlimited scripts) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/highland-2/id1171820258?ls=1&mt=12
- Drama Queen (unlimited scripts) https://dramaqueen.info/dramaqueen-free-lifetime-en/?lang=en
- Trelby (no watermark, unlimited scripts) https://www.trelby.org/download/
- Scripto (no watermark, unlimited scripts, max 3 collaborators) https://www.scripto.live/
- Final Draft (60 days free trial) https://trial.finaldraft.com/
- Prewrite (no watermark, max 1 script) https://prewrite.com/
- Network event8 attendees from 5 groups hostingHow to Write a Slasher Movie (FREE) | ScriptCampLink visible for attendees
Enter the live meeting room here: https://discord.gg/m2hwgCTsRx
HOW TO WRITE A SLASHER MOVIE
On Friday the 13th, join veteran horror screenwriter Conor Kyle for a deep dive into the craft of writing slasher films. Through analysis of this sub-genre's story structure and audience expectations, students will explore how to create iconic slasher villains, develop suspenseful pacing, and design inventive, visceral kill sequences. Learn techniques for escalating stakes, subverting genre tropes, and using tension to heighten fear. We will also discuss character development in horror, the psychology of terror, and how to invoke a chilling mood and atmosphere. Beginners and experienced horror writers welcome!Bring your slasher movie ideas & loglines!
- Saturday Table Reads: Features, TV Pilots & Shorts (FREE)Link visible for attendees
Enter the live meeting here: https://discord.gg/RxuueacNQV
Join us for the Script Camp Table Reads 3x weekly! Sign up to submit your complete Feature Film screenplay, TV Pilot, or short!
The deadline to submit your script for the Saturday Table Reads is anytime before the session starts*!** (Your script must be in standard screenplay format.)*
Everyone is welcome to join, whether you want to read a part or just listen in!
How to attend?
⦁ This event is free and everyone is welcome, whether you want to read a part or just listen in.
⦁ Space is limited, so be sure to hit the RSVP button
⦁ Then join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/RxuueacNQVHow to Submit Your Script:
⦁ If you have not already done so, be sure to join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/VnuRNaNjXK
⦁ Everyone can submit any short screenplay/excerpt (up to 5 pages) to the table reads, using this google form. Please include your Discord username.
5 Page Table Reads Submission Form: https://forms.gle/eWTvToafZduiT8aa7
⦁ If you would like to submit your Feature (up to 125 pages) or TV Pilot (up to 80 pages), you must earn the @TableReader role by participating in table reads or providing helpful feedback to other members. Then complete this google form. Please include your Discord username. Feature/TV Pilot Submission Form: https://forms.gle/h6PL66RBB8zS9Nie9FAQ:
Q: I don’t have a script ready yet. Is it okay if I just join to listen and learn?
A: Absolutely! This workshop is entirely free and everyone is welcome to join.Q: My writing is ____ genre, is that okay?
A: Yes! Any genre is OK.Q: I’m worried that my script sucks, should I still bring it?
A: This is a process. Nobody will be perfect. We’re here to support you, which means pointing out the parts that are awesome and providing honest feedback for improvement.Q: My script is not in standard screenwriting format.
A: Please re-type your using screenwriting software before uploading it to the google form. If it is not in standard screenplay format, it’s difficult for readers to provide helpful feedback on the pacing and many other aspects of your script. Here’s a list of some free screenwriting software options you can use:Writer Duet free trial version (no watermark, max 3 scripts) https://www.writerduet.com/script/
Writer Solo (separate software made by Writer Duet, free, no watermark, unlimited scripts) https://writersolo.com/
Fade In Free version (small watermark, unlimited scripts) https://www.fadeinpro.com/page.pl?content=download
Kit Scenarist (no watermark, unlimited scripts) https://kitscenarist.ru/en/index.html
Highland 2 free version (watermark / mac only, unlimited scripts) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/highland-2/id1171820258?ls=1&mt=12
Drama Queen (unlimited scripts) https://dramaqueen.info/dramaqueen-free-lifetime-en/?lang=en Trelby (no watermark, unlimited scripts) https://www.trelby.org/download/
Arc Studio Pro (no watermark, max 2 scripts) https://www.arcstudiopro.com/pricing
Scripto (no watermark, unlimited scripts, max 3 collaborators) https://www.scripto.live/
Final Draft (60 days free trial) https://trial.finaldraft.com/
Prewrite (no watermark, max 1 script) https://prewrite.com/ - Advanced Screenwriters Lab (Paid Class)Link visible for attendees
The Advanced Lab is a workshop for writers who are serious about improving at the craft. We meet weekly to share our work for feedback and discuss writing techniques. Every two months, we complete a new feature, pilot or rewrite project.
This is a place for advanced students and emerging writers to continue their journeys by developing new projects on a regular basis and revising completed scripts.
To participate in the Advanced Lab, you should already have a firm handle on screenwriting fundamentals, with multiple features or pilots completed.
How to join the Advanced Lab?
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Complete this sign-up form: https://forms.gle/w9LJcwqD3MsbYBny5
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Then start your free trial Unlimited Script Camp membership (40% off yearly, starts from $29/month, includes over 70 hours of live classes, workshops and all the bootcamps every month, plus weekly Writers Lab and Advanced Lab): https://scriptcamp.net/membership/
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And join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/Qy3E35DZna
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- WordCamp | ScriptCamp | Fantasy Writers Group (FREE)Link visible for attendees
Welcome to the Fantasy Writers Group! Enter the live meeting room here: https://discord.gg/bUqj9bne7Z
We meet weekly to workshop our fantasy novels, stories, screenplays and discuss fantasy writing techniques! Saturdays at 10pm (Pacific) / 1pm (Eastern) / 6pm (London)
Contact @amandaianthe if you have any questions!
How to join the group?
- Hit the RSVP button
- Then join us in the group channel: https://discord.gg/bUqj9bne7Z
- Writers Voice Live Readings & Critiques (FREE)Link visible for attendees
Enter the live meeting room here: https://discord.gg/52NnguHfJy
Each week, writers around the world gather on WordCamp to read and critique our work out loud. Join us to experience your words from an new perspective and get real-world feedback on your novel excerpts, short stories, non-fiction or poetry.
Hearing your words read out loud also helps you identify what's working and what isn't working. Your ear will catch awkward or unnecessary phrases. What sounds eloquent in our heads might seem clunky when spoken out loud. It also helps you find the music in your words as you develop your voice. Live readings are useful to get a feel for the flow of your prose. Great authors select words not just for their meaning, but for emotional impact, rhythm, and sound
How to submit?
- Just bring your work in a google document, double-spaced, up to 2000 words max. No need to submit in advance. Be sure to enable sharing so anyone with the link can comment on the document.
- After you have participated for a while and helped others with feedback, you can host a special live reading of your project up to 10,000 words (around 2 chapters).How to attend?
⦁ Everyone is welcome, whether you want to read out loud, provide critiques or just listen in.
⦁ Hit the RSVP button to save your spot.
⦁ Then hop in the live meeting room on Discord: https://discord.gg/52NnguHfJy - Sunday Table Reads: Features, TV Pilots & Shorts (FREE)Link visible for attendees
Enter the live meeting here: https://discord.gg/RxuueacNQV
Join us for the Script Camp Table Reads every Sunday and Tuesday! Sign up to submit your complete Feature Film screenplay, TV Pilot, or short!
The deadline to submit your script for the Sunday Table Reads is Friday at midnight!
Everyone is welcome to join, whether you want to read a part or just listen in!
How to attend?
⦁ This event is free and everyone is welcome, whether you want to read a part or just listen in.
⦁ Space is limited, so be sure to hit the RSVP button
⦁ Then join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/RxuueacNQVHow to Submit Your Script:
⦁ If you have not already done so, be sure to join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/RxuueacNQV
⦁ Everyone can submit any short screenplay/excerpt (up to 5 pages) to the table reads, using this google form. Please include your Discord username.
5 Page Table Reads Submission Form: https://forms.gle/eWTvToafZduiT8aa7
⦁ If you would like to submit your Feature (up to 125 pages) or TV Pilot (up to 80 pages), you must earn the @TableReader role by participating in table reads or providing helpful feedback to other members. Then complete this google form. Please include your Discord username. Feature/TV Pilot Submission Form: https://forms.gle/h6PL66RBB8zS9Nie9Please submit your script by midnight on Saturday! Keep in mind, your script must be in standard screenplay format.
FAQ:
Q: I don’t have a script ready yet. Is it okay if I just join to listen and learn?
A: Absolutely! This workshop is entirely free and everyone is welcome to join.Q: My writing is ____ genre, is that okay?
A: Yes! Any genre is OK.Q: I’m worried that my script sucks, should I still bring it?
A: This is a process. Nobody will be perfect. We’re here to support you, which means pointing out the parts that are awesome and providing honest feedback for improvement.Q: My script is not in standard screenwriting format.
A: Please re-type your using screenwriting software before uploading it to the google form. If it is not in standard screenplay format, it’s difficult for readers to provide helpful feedback on the pacing and many other aspects of your script. Here’s a list of some free screenwriting software options you can use:Writer Duet free trial version (no watermark, max 3 scripts) https://www.writerduet.com/script/
Writer Solo (separate software made by Writer Duet, free, no watermark, unlimited scripts) https://writersolo.com/
Fade In Free version (small watermark, unlimited scripts) https://www.fadeinpro.com/page.pl?content=download
Kit Scenarist (no watermark, unlimited scripts) https://kitscenarist.ru/en/index.html
Highland 2 free version (watermark / mac only, unlimited scripts) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/highland-2/id1171820258?ls=1&mt=12
Drama Queen (unlimited scripts) https://dramaqueen.info/dramaqueen-free-lifetime-en/?lang=en Trelby (no watermark, unlimited scripts) https://www.trelby.org/download/
Arc Studio Pro (no watermark, max 2 scripts) https://www.arcstudiopro.com/pricing
Scripto (no watermark, unlimited scripts, max 3 collaborators) https://www.scripto.live/
Final Draft (60 days free trial) https://trial.finaldraft.com/
Prewrite (no watermark, max 1 script) https://prewrite.com/ - Network event3 attendees from 5 groups hostingShort Story Writers Group (FREE) | WordCampLink visible for attendees
Enter the live meeting room here: https://discord.gg/dkcDhTD2Wd
Writers of all genres meet weekly on WordCamp to share their short stories and receive constructive feedback. This is a space where we inspire and challenge each other to improve, holding ourselves accountable to writing goals. Everyone is welcome, whether you're new to short story writing or polishing your hundredth story.