Screenwriting Groups in North Carolina

While North Carolina boasts a large number of writing groups for poetry, fiction and non-fiction writers, for screenwriters looking to network with fellow filmmakers and screenwriters, or for those simply looking to find a North Carolina based writing group dedicated to the specific art of writing screenplays, there are fewer options.

Fortunately there are a few screenwriting groups spread across the state of North Carolina for writers interested in pursuing screenwriting.

Screenwriting Support Groups in North Carolina

This list of writing groups is for those specifically dedicated to screenwriting and does not include general fiction writing groups that may offer a screenwriting component.

NC Screenwriters

Founded in 2001, NC Screenwriters is a screenwriting group based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. With members coming from all over the Piedmont Triad as well as Charlotte and Hickory, this group for advanced screenwriters offers in-depth peer reviews, screenwriting classes, live table reads and special guest events for its members. Recently the group hosted an event with two development executives.

For more information on this screenwriting group, you can visit their website by clicking HERE.

Screenline

Based on the NC State campus, this screenwriting group services the Raleigh area and is open to anyone with an interest in writing screenplays. The group meets twice a month.

For more information on this screenwriting group, please click HERE.

Carolina Screenwriters

This screenwriting group is based in Charlotte, NC. The group meets on the third Monday of each month and meetings feature an educational element and peer reviews of member screenplays. This writing group also hosts special guests and events such as a pitch fest.

For more information on this screenwriting group, click HERE.

Screenwriting Groups Near North Carolina

For those who live in North Carolina but not close to any of these screenwriting groups, here are some writing groups that meet in the states surrounding NC. Depending on your location, these may be the closest groups to your area.

Virginia Screenwriters' Forum

Founded in 1990, the Virginia Screenwriters' Forum meets in Richmond, VA on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

For more information on this writing group, click HERE.

Tennessee Screenwriting Association

Meeting in Nashville, TN this screenwriting group holds weekly meetings, features a very informative website and sponsors a screenwriting contest.

For more information on this screenwriting group, click HERE.

If you know of any additional North Carolina screenwriting groups, please feel free to list them in the comments section below.