Writers' Access Support Staff Training Program – 2026 Application
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About The Program
The program’s mission is to provide writers who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled writers, and writers over the age of 50, with tools and education to become a writers’ assistant and script coordinator, ultimately resulting in meaningful employment opportunities. These positions have historically been an invaluable way to learn the writing process first-hand, with the ultimate goal of getting a writing job.
This program is not a writing fellowship. The purpose is to provide support staff training for emerging writers who are typically excluded from writers’ rooms.
You must be interested in pursuing employment as a Writers' Assistant or Script Coordinator to be considered.
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- At least 18 years of age.
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Able to demonstrate meaningful ongoing efforts to break in as a TV writer.
- Interested in pursuing employment in a support staff role.
- Able to participate in all program meetings and fulfill all program requirements.
- Open to constructive criticism and respectful to all other participants and mentors.
WGF will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, disability, or national origin. Participants who violate this rule will be immediately removed from the program.
Please note: This program is designed for emerging writers who have not previously worked as a writers’ assistant or script coordinator. However, applicants who have experience as a showrunner’s assistant or writers’ PA are still eligible.
Click here to review more information about eligibility on our website.
Application Guidelines
Applications are due September 16, 2025 at 11:59pm PT.
You may save your application progress in Submittable and return to it at any point before the submission deadline.
Late submissions will not be accepted or considered. We recommend completing your application at least 48 hours prior to the deadline to avoid any technical difficulties.
All applicants will be notified about their application status on or by December 5, 2025. Please check the email associated with your Submittable account for this update, or sign in to view your status after December 5th.
Our staff is unable to provide individualized feedback on your application. Please refrain from making this request.
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Important Note: The use of AI tools to generate or edit application materials is strictly prohibited. Submissions are subject to AI detection review. Applicants who violate this policy will be disqualified from consideration.
2026 Cycle
The next session will take place between January and April/May 2026. Classes are held on Thursday evenings from 7:00-10:00pm PT over a 3-month period.
All primary programming takes place online via Zoom, with occasional in-person workshops and meetups throughout the year.
Reliable internet access and a device with a camera and microphone are required. For more information, visit the program page.