Michael, I can’t say that I know of any specific opportunities wherein someone will pay you to write your script outside of actually buying/optioning the project. You might look into fellowships and contests with cash prizes, but even then you will have to have a finished product. Most writers who aren’t making a living writing have to find a way to balance a day job with the writing. If you can try to get in the routine of carving out an hour in the morning or evening and then some concentrated time on the weekends, you’ll probably be surprised at how much you can accomplish – although I know this is hard, particularly if you have a proper career and a family. Good luck!

Sincerely,

Michael Joseph