Scriptapalooza is now accepting submissions of screenplays for its twelfth annual screenwriting competition.

Every script that is entered into Scriptapalooza is read by a manager, agent or producer at 90 participating companies including Disney, Miramax, Big Light, and Bender-Spink, among others.

Scriptapalooza has grown to be one of the most recognized screenwriting competitions with over 30 scripts optioned, two Emmy winners and is as the only screenwriting competition endorsed by the WGA.

What sets Scriptapalooza apart is that it offers what even the largest grand prize could never buy: a guarantee that an “unsolicited” script will be read by leading industry decision-makers. In many cases, the Scriptapalooza scripts are even bought outright by enthusiastic production companies.

The first place winner, chosen by Scriptapalooza, receives a $10,000 grand prize. In addition, the Scriptapalooza staff will promote the semifinalists and finalists for a full year after the winners are announced.

Deadlines are as follows:
. “early bird” deadline is January 5, 2010 (application fee $40)
. regular deadline is March 5, 2010 (application fee $50)
. final deadline is April 15, 2010 (application fee $55)

Please visit www.scriptapalooza.com for more information.

More resources on publishing and novel writing:

• Write a novel in 60 days
• Take your book from manuscript to the masses with self-publishing and print-on-demand from CreateSpace.
• Write an ebook in 7 days
• Real Writing Jobs