NOW IN OUR 8th SEASON!
The Writer Speaks
Screenplay, Pilot and Stage Play
WRITING CONTEST
AS ALWAYS, OUR GOAL IS TO SUPPORT WRITERS
We also offer DETAILED NOTES
We are PROUDLY SPONSORED BY FINAL DRAFT
EACH WRITER WHO SUBMITS WILL RECEIVE A 30% DISCOUNT on FINAL DRAFT 12
(70.00 VALUE)
GRAND PRIZE WINNER RECEIVES A COPY OF FINAL DRAFT 12
AND a PROFESSIONAL TABLE READING
($559.00 VALUE)
WINNING WRITERS RECEIVE A PROFESSIONAL TABLE READING
Writers can invite up to 70 guests, including potential INVESTORS, PRODUCERS, DIRECTORS, and COLLABORATORS, etc.
You can use it as a marketing tool for your website, social media and Queries.
Our actors are ALL seasoned PROFESSIONALS with hundreds of Film, Television, and Stage credits.
Writers, like you, who have worked with THE WRITER SPEAKS have told us what a helpful tool our Professional Table Readings have been for them. They say that bringing their words to life has helped them identify where they can perfect their work.
“I learned so much by hearing my work read by Professional Actors. We read one another’s work out loud in my writing group all the time, but it is not the same as hearing actors bring it to life. An excellent experience. Very well organized and informative. Everything was so well put together and the quality of the actors and direction of the moderator resulted in an amazing experience. Can't say enough about the professionalism and realism they brought to my script. Thanks again!"
John McCarney Winner, FEATURE SCREENPLAY “THEY ALSO SERVE”
“Thank you so much. This whole experience has been so valuable and encouraging. Your enthusiasm and encouragement are like a breath of fresh air for a writer. Thank you to your wonderful and talented actors, they brought so much to the characters. Please convey my gratitude to them.
After getting a bit stuck with FORGER, the reading gave me a blast of energy. I spent the last few days, since the table reading, trimming down the 'procedural' parts of act 1. It is already tighter and much improved. I'm now plowing in to act 2. Another few rounds of rewrites and readings and it may polish into something quite good.”
Simon Bowler, Winner “FORGER” Full Length Play
"I was blown away by the acting. When you hear your words spoken by real actors, instead of just inside your head, so many ideas flew into my head. I saw where I could make the dialogue stronger, where I needed more clarity and details. I could go on forever on how helpful and energizing this reading was. I can't wait to hear another one of my screenplays brought to life! Thank you ALL! I also appreciated that the director took the time to do
retakes with the actors to make sure that the recording was perfect. I can't wait to send it to managers and agents!"
Regina Perkins, Winner, Full-Length Stage Play "Coffee Clutched”
"What can I say? I had no idea that hearing my words acted by such good actors would open my eyes and my mind to the possibilities. I heard where I was off a bit in my dialogue, and best of all I heard where the laughs weren't. This was such a powerful lesson for me. It doesn't matter how many times I read my work until you hear it out loud and read well, you haven't really "heard" your work."
Gabriel Burke, Winner, Television Series Pilot "Simple and Sweet”
EACH WINNER receives a RECORDING OF THE TABLE READ.
VALUE: PRICELESS!
**** WE OFFER DETAILED NOTES OF YOUR WORK****
By popular demand, THE WRITER SPEAKS is now offering detailed notes of your work.
Each of our judges has over 25 years experience in writing, producing, directing films, television, theatre, as well as teaching writing.
The DETAILED NOTES will give you a well-rounded perspective by working writers, producers and filmmakers. These notes will be a constructive critique of your work.
WRITERS RECEIVE NOTES that cover:
Concept
Plot
Format
Style
Character Development
Dialogue
Pacing
Marketability
The Writer Speaks offers our full support to writers in every way we can, to help you and your work.
"This was the best thing I could have ever done for my writing! I was so nervous to let someone else read my work and have them comment on it. It was scary, but, in my heart, I knew it could help. I was right. The reader saw things that I had missed. In reading their notes, it seemed so obvious, but I was so close to my work, I had stopped "seeing" what they saw. Having fresh eyes on my work helped me immeasurably to polish my script. Now, I have so much more confidence when submitting. Thank you for opening my eyes!"
Tamara Quinn
“DESTINATIONS"
"I have never felt so "taken care of" after receiving my notes.
The notes were thorough, constructive, honest and incredibly helpful.
In the past, I've submitted my screenplay to others for notes and I was so disappointed.
What I received from these other places was boiler plate coverage. One time, I wasn't sure they EVEN READ my screenplay, they actually called one of my characters the wrong name.
Do yourself a favor. If you are serious about presenting the BEST work you can, let this group give you notes. You will not be sorry. Thank you The Writer Speaks, you made me think, re-think and rewrite with confidence."
Terrence Fletcher, writer
"These Are The Times"
Choose the DETAILED NOTES or CONTEST & DETAILED NOTES at check out.
Detailed notes are separate from the contest.
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We accept 5 CATEGORIES in any genre.
Short Film 8-40 PAGES Winner receives 2 readings after the first reading the writer will discuss notes with the director, the second reading will address those adjustments.
Television Series Pilot 60 PAGES (MAX)
Feature Film 41-120 PAGES
One-Act Play 8-20 PAGES Winner receives 2 readings after the first reading the writer will discuss notes with the director, the second reading will address those adjustments.
Full-Length Play 20+ to 100 PAGES