Writers Block International Writing Competition has officially opened its Call for Entries and will accept submissions from around the world of short and feature length Screenplays, Teleplays, Stage plays and manuscripts of all genres including documentary, horror, sci-fi, Wiccan, fiction and nonfiction, Religious/Spiritual, animation, and Gay/Lesbian for the 2012 competition.

Our competition will consider the best work of the 2012 season, regardless of budgeting. We favor work that is character-driven and is based on an entertaining story, and shows attention to detail.

Our organization was founded in 2002 and has earned a reputation that has  gain us the respect of filmmakers and writers around the world.

Our industry-leading competition was created specifically for you "The Writer."

The main focus of this writing competition is to possibly give new writers the break they deserve while showcasing the talents of veteran writers.

Each year we are contacted by many agents and production companies and have helped launch the careers of many budding writers while giving new exposure to veteran writers.

Whether you're writing for stage, film, television or are a novelist we can help you make the best first impression with agents and producers.

As time continues to redefine the form, writers from across the country and around the globe express the common and the diverse through the age-old tradition.-- The art of the story.

Our storytellers come from all walks of life and from all parts of the world, everybody has a story to tell, we want to read yours.

The written word when combined with the visual power of media has the power to move us to tears, laughter, fear, exaltation, and countless other emotions all within the span of a few moments. The right words can literally change the world. 

Our goal to assist you in creating an opportunity to present your best material to film production companies and and literary agencies. We feel that we may be able to direct the new and undiscovered writers to paths of success and industry recognition while taking part in the further advancement of the veteran writer’s career.
 

The winning script will be forwarded to agents and industry professionals for consideration.

The script selected as the first place winner shall receive a $2,500.00 cash award addition to other benefits and prizes including a Certificate of Award and accreditation letter.

The first place selection of each category shall receive a $500.00 Cash Award in addition to other benefits and prizes including a Certificate of Award and accreditation letter.

Best Category Awards will include Best Screenplay, Best Teleplay, Best Manuscript and Best Stage Play. 

The best, most well written and entertaining work from those will be chosen as the competition first place winner.

Top 20 finalists will:

• Be given the opportunity for exposure to literary agencies, film studios and Hollywood producers.

• Be Included in a Writers Block press release announcing our 2012 selections.

• Be posted on the Writers Block Web site.

• Be given further opportunities by having their scripts read by influential producers, publishers, agents and/or managers who play an active role in today’s industry.