The Writers Block International Writing Competition, a 501c(3) non-profit organization has officially opened its Call for Entries and will accept submissions from around the world of short and feature length scripts and manuscripts of all genres including documentary, horror, sci-fi, Wiccan, fiction and nonfiction, Religious/Spiritual, animation, and Gay/Lesbian for the 2011 competition.

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

Our categories include Screenplays; Teleplays; Stage Plays and Manuscripts of all lengths and genres.

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

The script selected as the first place winner shall receive a $1,000.00 cash award in addition to other benefits and prizes.

Top 20 finalists will:
• Be given exposure to literary agencies, film studios and Hollywood producers.
• Included in a Writers Block press release.
• Posted on the Writers Block Web site.
• 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.

Additional prizes will be announced as they are made available.

Script selections will be announced no later than November 26, 2011

Please see website for full details.

Deadline: October 29 2011. (Reduced entry fee for early bird entries.)