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Tune into live conversations with authors, editors, and literary agents sharing their journeys and expertise in the world of publishing.

Screenwriting

Watch live panels featuring screenwriters as they break down their techniques for crafting compelling scripts and navigating the entertainment industry.

Filmmaking

Discover live streaming events where directors, producers, and cinematographers discuss the creative and technical processes behind their films.

Mistakes Comedy Writers Make and How to Fix Them

August 19, 2026
Dive into the world of comedy writing. Amanda Graham explores the biggest mistakes in comedy scripts and how you can avoid them. For new and seasoned writers.

Book Pipeline

Book Pipeline connects writers to publishers, agents, and the film industry through competitions and workshops, providing hands-on support to bridge the gap between emerging authors and the industry since 2014.

Script Pipeline

Script Pipeline connects writers with producers, agents, and managers, facilitating over $8 million in sales through competitions and ongoing industry support, helping launch major films and secure high-profile representation since 1999.

Film Pipeline

Film Pipeline connects filmmakers and writers with agencies and executives, focusing on diverse storytelling and playing an active role in developing and promoting projects, reviewing thousands of submissions annually since its launch in 2018.

FAQ

*Please email symposium@pipelineartists.com with any questions.

What's unique about Symposium? Is this another basic webinar thing?

Like our content on Pipeline Artists, we aim to tell people what they need to hear, not necessarily what they want to hear. Sometimes artists need a little Hard Truth™. Our goal is to make every session honest and transparent—and as far from the typical boring "webinar" as possible ...

Who are the presenters?

Our free "Hard Truths" and "Debate" panels are typically comprised of Pipeline staff to participate, for two reasons: 1) they're experienced Development Executives and writers themselves, and 2) we want to pull back the curtain to share the faces behind the scenes at Pipeline. Plus ... they're just fun. But many of our panels also include industry experts.

For our paid sessions, or "One-on-One" discussions, we find experts on a given topic, as well as those who have a fresh take on a classic subject.

We have a list of both Hosts and Panelists for you to explore.

How do I register for a webinar?

Explore "Events" in the main menu, and you'll see a dropdown of "Filmmaking," "Publishing," and "Screenwriting."

Or you may simply click on the search magnifying glass to get to the robust filters.

If the Event is upcoming, you'll be able to register immediately via the "Register" button and use the email address associated with your Zoom account.

If it is a past Event, you may find it in our "Streaming" section, under "Formats" in the search options.

  • Note: If you have trouble registering, please reach out to Zoom Help, or you can find more troubleshooting information on this Zoom page.

What format do you use for webinars?

Symposium sessions, whether paid or free, are all conducted at the moment on Zoom and recorded and in webinar mode, meaning only the moderator and the presenter will be on camera. All attendees can access the chat feature and the Q&A.

Please use the chat to have sidebar discussions with other attendees, and the Q&A to ask a question directly to the presenter. Chat and Q&A are located at the bottom of your Zoom screen.

What if I cannot attend the live event? Are they being recorded?

Register in advance of the live Zoom event in order to receive a recording, typically within 48 hours. But when you register, please authorize Zoom to share your email address with us, so we may send you a link to the recording as well as any handouts or resources offered by the presenter.

  • Note: If you have unsubscribed from our Symposium emails, we will not be able to successfully send you the recording. Instead, you may email symposium@pipelineartists.com with your receipt, and we can send you the recording directly.

How long does it take to receive the recording after the event?

Our goal is to get all recordings to you within 48 hours. The exception being if a session is held on a Friday night. Those recordings will most likely be sent out the following week.

The recording email is sent to the email address in which you registered for the event.

All recording emails are sent from symposium@pipelineartists.com and have "RECORDING" in the subject line. Please check your spam folder if you do not see it in your inbox. Also, make sure our email address is on your approved email list.

Note: Again, if you have unsubscribed from the Symposium email list, Mailchimp will block us from being able to send you the recording. Please email us directly for the information.

If I missed registering in advance, may I purchase an on-demand version later?

Yes, all on-demand recordings are available within a week of the live event on Vimeo. You can find them by searching under "Streaming" via our search feature.

I did not receive a confirmation email from Zoom Events. What do I do?

All Zoom tickets are associated with the email address of the Zoom account you registered.

To find your ticket, please do the following:

1. Confirmation emails come from Zoom Events—search your inbox for noreply-zoomevents@zoom.us—not Pipeline Media Group. Please check your spam email as well as search your inbox for "Zoom" or "Zoom Events."

2. If the email is not there, log into your Zoom Events account via your browser (NOT the app)—note this is not the basic Zoom site, but the Zoom Events site. You will see a list of any "Upcoming" tickets you have for our events, including any others you might purchase from other companies.

3. Zoom Events automatically re-emails you the link 24 hours prior to the live event.

  • Note: There is more information on how to join a webinar on this Zoom page.

What if I have a subject I'd like you to cover in a future Symposium?

As we want Symposium to be shaped by our audience, please reach out to us with your ideas. Always. Any time. Shoot us an email: symposium@pipelineartists.com

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Upcoming Events

Mistakes Comedy Writers Make and How to Fix Them

August 19, 2026
Dive into the world of comedy writing. Amanda Graham explores the biggest mistakes in comedy scripts and how you can avoid them. For new and seasoned writers.

Professional Screenplay Formatting and Structure

August 26, 2026
Timothy Cooper walks you through everything he wishes he’d known when he started: the principles behind why formatting matters, his tried-and-true steps to building your story from logline to outline to script, and exactly what differentiates professional pages from amateur ones.

Substack as a Writer's Swiss Army Knife: How to Build Your Email List & Beyond

September 2, 2026
If you're a writer, you've probably heard that you need an email list. You've probably also heard that you need to build an audience, grow your network, market your work, and still somehow find time to write. What you may not realize is that an email list remains the most valuable asset a writer can […]

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Author Platform Essentials for Writers Who'd Rather Be Writing

August 12, 2026
Building a platform doesn't have to be complicated, time-intensive, or soul-crushing. In this practical seminar, author and podcaster Courtney Kocak will help you cut through the noise and focus on the platform-building activities that actually matter. Rather than trying to do everything, you'll learn how to identify the handful of activities that best align with your strengths, goals, and bandwidth.

Symposium Community Writing Sprint Night

August 5, 2026
Join us for two hours of writing on Zoom (free), with breaks to discuss our progress and struggles. We'll be using the Pomodoro method (25 minutes of writing, with a 5-minute break). You can choose to have your camera on or off. No judgment! Just a community of writers to support each other. You don't need to participate for a full two hours. Pop in and out, as needed.

Screenwriting Essentials: Improving the Read

July 29, 2026
Professional screenwriter Tom Vaughan (Winchester, starring Academy Award-winner Helen Mirren) shares critical advice to elevate your writing to a more pro level.

Symposium, presented by Pipeline Artists, is a year-round virtual conference empowering creatives with honest, no-nonsense guidance across the arts. Through seminars, industry panels, and Town Hall discussions on screenwriting, filmmaking, publishing, and career-building, Symposium offers grounded advice from working professionals to help you forge your own unique path.

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