4SCREENWRITING READER FEEDBACK – KAREN FEATHERSTONE
ONE DAY INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING – London Saturday February 14th 2026 Guest speakers – KATE LEYS (one of the UK’s foremost story editors with a glittering CV) and screenwriter NATHANIEL PRICE (credits include Mr Loverman, Noughts & Crosses, The Outlaws, Tin Star). Both a celebration of and an introduction to the craft of screenwriting. https://script-consultant.co.uk/one-day-introduction-to-screenwriting/ […]
SENTIMENTALITY 1 CRITICS 0
SENTIMENTALITY 1 CRITICS 0 Happy New Year! I’m going to nail my colours to the mast here. I am a sentimentalist and I say that with pride! There are two interpretations of sentimentality, one positive, one pejorative. For the most part what I (we all?) look for in a story film or TV show is […]
10 THINGS IN MY SCREENWRITING BOOK
Hi There, This fortnight, rather than reflecting on my highlights of the year, I’m focusing on the thing that meant the most to me this working year – the publication of my book, SCREENWRITING, THE CRAFT AND THE CAREER. https://www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/screenwriting https://script-consultant.co.uk/screenwriting-book/ Here are some thoughts about ten things in my book (with page numbers for […]
THAT CHRIS MATTHEWS MOMENT
THAT CHRIS MATTHEWS MOMENT I was reminded of this because England are currently playing a cricket test match vs Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. Bear with me – the point of this isn’t just about cricket! It was November 1988. I was on a three-month tour of Eastern Australia via Hawaii. My wife and […]
LAST WEEKEND, CHANNEL 4 COURSE UPDATE & FORTHCOMING COURSES
LAST WEEKEND …was a packed one. I arrived in London on Friday afternoon (after fighting my way through traffic). I love London but that f***ing traffic. My wife and I went to see a preview of END at the Dorfman National Theatre. I’d seen both BEGINNING and MIDDLE, I particularly loved BEGINNING. This is a […]
CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR THE SCREENWRITER IN YOUR LIFE
CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR THE SCREENWRITER IN YOUR LIFE 2 one day courses early next year – CREATIVITY FOR SCRIPTWRITERS – London Saturday January 31st 2026 This course is designed not just for screenwriters but for all dramatic writers (screen, theatre, audio, etc). A day of fun exercises and creative prompts intended to release your […]
FINDING THE RIGHT LITERARY AGENT
Hi There, This fortnight the newsletter is about – LITERARY AGENTS – when and why writers need them, when and how to approach them, and much else on the topic. A huge thank you to ANNABEL BAINBRIDGE for her generosity and these valuable insights. Annabel currently assists CEOs Charlotte Moore and Andy Harries at Left […]
NEW SCRIPT LIBRARY SCRIPTS
NEW SCRIPT LIBRARY SCRIPTS I have added several scripts to my SCRIPT LIBRARY. My script library is made up of unproduced scripts – all of which I think are excellent (and SHOULD be produced!) A huge thank you to all these writers for allowing me to include their scripts. I wanted to include them because […]
TWO COURSES
TWO COURSES 2 DAY SCREENWRITING COURSE LONDON November 15-16 https://script-consultant.co.uk/2-day-screenwriting-course/ I will be running this 2 day screenwriting course again in central London over the weekend of Nov 15-16. The course covers aspects of both craft and career and is designed for a maximum of 20 writers (12 of the places are already booked so […]
CHANNEL 4 SCREENWRITING COURSE 2026 – ENTRY INFORMATION
CHANNEL 4 SCREENWRITING COURSE 2026 I’m very pleased to be able to tell you that we will once again be running the Channel 4 screenwriting course in 2026. We will be accepting entries from 9am on September 22nd to 5pm on Monday October 6th. All the information you need about entering is on the Channel […]