TV program · 2026 window ran 2026-04-01 to 2026-05-01 and is closed (pro…
Paramount Writers Mentoring Program (formerly CBS Writers Mentoring Program, now merged with Nickelodeon Writing Program)
- Final deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Genres
- All genres
- Prize
- Up to 4 writers get ~8 months of mentor matching, weekly workshops and a mock writers room; no pay
- Notable alumni
- Program claims 125+ writing careers launched and 20+ showrunner/EP alumni
Deadlines and entry fees
Entry fee: See site
2026 window ran 2026-04-01 to 2026-05-01 and is closed (program 2026-10 to 2027-04). Next dates not announced.
Worth knowing before you enter
- No compensation
- In-person LA; no travel reimbursement
- Needs a spec of a 2024-2026 primetime series plus an original
Verified Oct 6, 2026 from the official page