Statement of Conduct
We’re so excited that our community of writers is growing! As we grow, we want to emphasize the mission of the NWA Screenwriters Collective (NWASWC):
To cultivate community and education in the craft of screenwriting.
Since our beginning in 2019, NWASWC’s gatherings both online and in-person have been a safe and welcoming space for industry professionals, amateurs, aspiring screenwriters and guests. To achieve this mission, we’d like to review our community guidelines for all members, participants, and guests:
- Commit to a positive and welcoming spirit within the group including maintaining a respectful collaborative attitude with fellow screenwriters and industry professionals.
- Any harassment or disrespectful comments or behavior will not be tolerated.
- Our group acknowledges that personal and professional conflicts may arise within our community, but while participating in a NWA Screenwriters Collective Meeting or Event, all personal disputes should be addressed elsewhere.
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all discussions.
- Feedback should be respectful and geared towards helping others improve their work.
- Our gatherings, both online and in-person will be led with curiosity and kindness with respect for differences.
- Collaborate and network with one another, but at your own discretion.
- Abide by local laws and regulations pertaining to screenwriting, filmmaking and intellectual property rights.
- Membership and/or participation may be prohibited if a participant consistently violates these rules or engages in unprofessional or unethical conduct, as discerned by the NWASWC Leadership Team (sitting President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasure).
For more details, you can find these guidelines under the About section of our Facebook page and on our website. We expect that all participants and guests will continue our legacy of inclusivity and propriety. Let’s continue to grow a healthy community of creatives that pursues excellence in screenwriting!
NWASWC Group Rules
Professional Conduct
Members are expected to represent the group professionally and honestly in the local and wider film community. This includes maintaining a respectful and collaborative attitude in all interactions with fellow screenwriters and industry professionals. Our group acknowledges that personal and professional conflicts may arise within our community, but while participating in a NWA Screenwriters Collective meeting or event, all personal disputes should be addressed elsewhere.
Confidentiality
Members are obligated to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of all discussions, ideas, and storylines shared within the group. Any information shared within the group should not be disclosed to outsiders without the explicit consent of the involved parties.
Constructive Feedback
Members may provide constructive feedback to fellow writers when a collaboration is agreed upon or when a meeting is specifically designed to provide feedback. This feedback should be respectful and geared towards helping other members improve their work.
Respect for Differences
The group is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where differences in writing style, genre, and perspective are valued, both online and in-person. Members should be respectful of varying viewpoints and approaches to screenwriting. Any harassment or disrespectful comments or behavior will not be tolerated.
Collaboration and Networking
Members are encouraged to collaborate and network with other members for mutual benefit, such as co-writing projects and other opportunities for collaboration. However, Members may collaborate and network at their own discretion.
Compliance with Local Laws
Members are expected to comply with all local laws and regulations pertaining to screenwriting, filmmaking, and intellectual property rights.
Termination of Membership
Membership and/or participation may be terminated if a member consistently violates these rules, or engages in unprofessional or unethical conduct. Termination will be at the discretion of the group leadership (sitting President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer). "Member" or "Membership" within these rules is representative of all members, participants and/or guests to this Facebook page, as well as meetings and events, both online and in-person.
