Phase One: Two readers will evaluate the script and provide written feedback analyzing structure, story development, characterization, dialogue, format, and overall impressions. The script needs to be recommended by two readers to advance to Phase Two. If only one of the initial readers recommends the script, a third reader will evaluate the script and break the tie. The writer is NOT competing against other scripts, but against an industry standard. The writer will be notified of the results and will be provided written feedback on the script.

Phase Two: Scripts that receive a double recommend from Phase One advance to Phase Two where members of the TOP committee determine the final results. Again, the selection(s) will be based on an industry standard; is the script so compelling that it can get the writer work?

The writer(s) of the selected script(s) will meet with a member of the TOP committee to develop a list of television producers, agents, managers, or other industry professionals whom the Scriptwriters Network can contact on the writer's behalf. The Scriptwriters Network reserves the right to publicize the writer's name and selected script.

ELIGIBILITY and ENTRY RULES:

1. TOP is open to both SWN members and non-members who are 18-years of age or older.
2. Spec scripts for half-hour or one-hour network or cable series in production as of the entry deadline are eligible. Pilot scripts for original series are also eligible. All scripts must be wholly original works of the writer or writing team.
3. Submissions must be made online by midnight on the entry deadline.
4. Do NOT put your name or contact information anywhere on the script or title page you submit. Personal information should only be included in the entry form, so that scripts remain anonymous.
5. Submissions that do not meet the full requirements will be disqualified.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE & FEES:

Payment: PAY via PayPal (using PayPal account, credit card, or debit card) and SUBMIT your script online.  There are no refunds.