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
December 18, 2025
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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Hi There, This fortnight, some recommendations. Some of the outstanding stories I have read and watched in the last few months, but first… SCRIPT READING & DEVELOPMENT Q&A September 10th
THIS IS A TRUE STORY Except, in the case of The Salt Path it turns out it may not be. I have read and enjoyed the book and this week