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bake-off

bake-off
 n.— «Studios frequently stage “bake-offs,” calling in up to 10 writers for a single rewrite job. Each writer offers his or her take on the property, meaning extensive fleshing out of the material—for free.» —“Studios pose obstacles for writers” by Tatiana Siegel Variety Feb. 8, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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