More than a competition, TOP is a writer development program designed to help television writers strengthen their craft and gain meaningful feedback.

Every entry receives: • Two detailed script evaluations • Full screenplay review • Constructive written feedback • Educational analysis from independent Readers.

Winner benefits include industry exposure opportunities, a Scriptwriters Network membership, InkTip Pro Membership, pitch consultation, and more.

Looking for meaningful feedback on your feature screenplay?

HOP provides every entrant with: • Two detailed script evaluations • Full screenplay review • Constructive written feedback • Educational analysis of your script.

Created to help writers strengthen their craft while gaining valuable industry exposure opportunities.

Join us on Saturday, September 5, for Scriptwriters Network's Social Virtual Networking Event—where storytellers connect, exchange ideas, encourage one another, discuss projects, and build lasting creative relationships.

Whether you're an experienced writer or just getting started, you'll find a welcoming community that understands the writing journey.

You're not failing.

Q: When should I hire a beta reader?

A: Ideally, after you've completed your own revisions and feel your manuscript is ready for another pair of eyes, but before you publish.

A beta reader looks at your manuscript from a reader's perspective and can help you discover things you may no longer notice because you've been working on the story for so long.

A good beta reader can help you identify:

📖 Plot issues or confusing scenes 👤 Character development problems ⏱️ Pacing that feels too slow or rushed 💬 Dialogue that doesn't feel natural ❤️ Emotional moments that aren't landing 🔍 Questions or inconsistencies a reader may notice

Remember: You know your story inside and out. Your reader doesn't.

That's exactly why fresh, honest feedback can be so valuable before publication.

At Novel Navigator, I believe constructive feedback isn't about changing an author's voice, it's about helping the author see their manuscript through a reader's eyes.

💬 AUTHOR QUESTION:

If you could get honest feedback on ONE thing in your manuscript, what would it be?

Plot? Characters? Pacing? Dialogue?