Spec to Sold & Everything in Between
Looking for a conference that covers the entire scope of a screenwriting career? Join us for a new kind of industry event conceived by The Writers Store, the authority on screenwriting since 1982.
Whether you're a newbie or seasoned pro, you’ll find an educational track at Screenwriters World that covers what you want to know about writing, marketing and selling your feature, TV or web script. And since there’s no place like Hollywood for making connections, don’t miss our Pitch Slam—your all-day opportunity to meet, get advice from, and maybe even sell your script to major agents, producers, and execs!
"Thirty years ago I was the second customer at The Writers Store. I survived the experience, and so did the store. I keep coming back. Experience counts." - David Seidler, Oscar winner (The King's Speech)
Speakers
Michael Elliot's foray into writing movies began in 1997. In 2011 Elliot was honored with the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture. [More Info]
Erik Bork has worked on two prime time series, sold original pitches, written pilots and screenplays for most of the major studios and networks, and has two Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. [More Info]
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Why you should attend
Learn from Major Screenwriting Experts
Instructors include Steve Faber (Wedding Crashers), Michael Elliot (Like Mike, Just Wright), Pilar Alessandra (director of the popular writing program “On the Page”), Corey Mandell (award-winning playwright, screenwriter and UCLA instructor) Jeffrey Schechter (award-winning screenwriter, producer and director) and many more. More
Get Immediate Feedback from Hollywood Execs
You’ll meet privately in one-on-one meetings with agents, producers, and other Hollywood execs for a chance to pitch your work and receive immediate, unbiased feedback in return. This on-the-spot advice is something you won’t find at any other screenwriting conference! More
Hone Your Screenwriting Skills
You’ll learn to develop a great idea into a compelling, sellable script with help from screenwriters who have been coaching and working in Hollywood for decades. They’ll help you strengthen your craft, regardless of your experience level. More
Build Your Entertainment Business Savvy
You’ll get insider tips on breaking into the industry, dos and don’ts for query letters and treatments, plus proven strategies for working in television, video games, webisodes and other promising mediums. More
StoryWorld Live brings three spectacular conferences together under one roof for the ultimate gathering of content creators. Screenwriters World Conference, Writer’s Digest Conference West, and StoryWorld Conference + Expo are all about honing your craft, understanding your industry, connecting with peers, mentors and collaborators, and taking the next step in your creative development. Consider getting The Whole Story, your all-access pass to all three conferences at a vastly reduced price. More
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