The goal of Wilson Wheaton Productions, LLC is to serve as an outlet for creative expressions in screenwriting for both the beginning and seasoned screenwriter. This annual screenwriting competition will give screenwriters an opportunity to gain valuable experience and exposure in the film industry.

Entries will be judged on originality, creativity, and industry standard formatting. We are not looking for any particular genre or type of script, just a writer's sincere effort to produce a quality story. Please carefully read all the rules before submitting your entry. Failure to adhere to the rules will result in disqualification.

• Blazing Quill Student

1. Writers under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the entry form.
2. No more than two writers may collaborate on a script. Both writers must be in the same competition category. Collaborators will share designated prizes should their script be chosen as a prizewinner.
3. Scripts must be an original idea of the applicant(s) and not based, in whole or part, on another author's work.
4. Scripts must be in English. Translations will not be accepted.
5. Scripts may not be under option at the time of entry nor at the time that it is chosen as a prizewinner. If the entered script is sold or optioned during the judging period, the writer(s) will automatically be disqualified.
6. Writer(s) may submit multiple entries; however, a separate entry form, release form and fee must accompany each entry.
7. Feature length scripts of any genre will be accepted.
8. Scripts must be in industry standard format.

   Formatting Rules:

   • Three-hole paper bound with 2 or 3 brads
   • Card stock covers (front and back)
   • Title page
   • Do not write on the spine of the script.
   • Do not number scenes or include camera directions.
   • No personal identifying information should appear on the title page or anywhere in the script.
   • All pages, other than the title page and first page, must be numbered.
   • Please check for missing or duplicated pages.
   • Scripts must be in 12-point courier font or other industry accepted font and dark enough to be easily legible. Do not provide scripts that have badly photocopied pages or light print.
9. The applicant's name should not appear on the cover, the title page or any other page of the script. If using the online entry and payment option, write the PayPal Receipt ID number on the cover of the script. If using the WithoutABox online entry method, please write the Festival Tracking Number on the cover of the script.
10. We highly recommend scripts be copyrighted or registered with the Writers Guild of America or other reputable service prior to submission.
11. Under no circumstances will substitutions of either corrected pages or new drafts of the entry script be made.
12. All submissions must be postmarked no later than March 22 or March 29, 2010 if an online entry method is used. Applications not submitted online will only be accepted by mail. No fax or e-mail entries will be accepted.
13. Scripts will not be returned. Please do not send originals. A self-addressed stamped postcard may be sent to ensure that your entry was received.
14. Entries must be accompanied by the following:
    • A signed/authorized and completed entry form.
    • A signed/authorized and completed release form.
    • A non-refundable entry fee in U.S. dollars.
    • Any discount coupons.
    • A completed original feature screenplay (80-130 pages).
    • A self-addressed stamped postcard (optional).
    Make check, money order, or cashier's check payable to Wilson Wheaton Productions.

    Mail entry fee and all entry materials to:

    WILSON WHEATON PRODUCTIONS, LLC
    BLAZING QUILL SCREENWRITING COMPETITION
    P.O. BOX 723712
    Atlanta, GA 31139
    

The top three winners will receive from So You Wanna Sell A Script: 1) Total Script Express, a personal e-query to over 3,000 industry professionals comprised of studio executives, producers, agents, etc.; 2) One Year free listing in The Script Marketplace, a private online database, open and regularly viewed by only industry professionals looking for screenplays for option/purchase; 3) Logline and author information placement in one issue of The Hollywood Bugle, an e-newsletter sent to over 2,500 industry professionals; 4) Six-month access to the Writers Rolodex, which consists of contact information for 2,850 studios, production companies, producers, literary agencies, managers and executives. It also allows writers to manage their contacts and submissions with its exclusive My Contacts feature.

The top three winners will receive from Script Delivery: 1) Full script delivery which sends a personal e-query to over 3,000 industry professionals and 2) Eight months of access to their Contact Database which has contact information for thousands of industry professionals. Writers are able to create their own contact lists and keep notes on their dealings with companies.

The top three winners will receive a year's subscription to Creative Screenwriting Magazine.

Other prizes include a $500 cash prize for the first place winner and exposure on the Wilson Wheaton Productions website for all three top winners.