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I have been writing these fortnightly newsletters for over a decade on many different aspects of screenwriting and storytelling. So this has grown into a fairly huge online resource for screenwriters.

We have tried to break the newsletters into useful categories so that you can access the subjects that interest you.
I have covered many subjects over the years – including PITCHING, CHARACTERISATION, LITERARY AGENTS, many recommendations of inspiring and brilliant shows and scripts; and interviews with many fascinating screenwriters and producers.

I hope you will have fun dipping into some of the old newsletters; and I hope that they will be helpful and energising for your screenwriting.

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STORY IDEAS & PITCHING Part 2

Hi There, Following on from my newsletter two weeks ago about story ideas and pitching, here are some more related thoughts – MEETINGS Once you’ve written 2 or 3 outstanding

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October 19, 2018

PITCHING / IDEAS

Hi There, I’ve had a hugely enjoyable week with three days of courses – on Tuesday my STORY, IDEAS AND CHARACTER ‘masterclass’ at the Indie Training Fund (who this week

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October 5, 2018

AUTUMN DRAMA HIGHLIGHTS

I will be running my STORY, CHARACTER & IDEAS masterclass at the Indie Training Fund in London on Tuesday Oct 2nd – places still available. http://indietrainingfund.com/courses/narrative/?event=15616     Hi There,

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September 21, 2018

RANDOM WRITING OBSERVATIONS

A one day SCRIPT EDITING course I’m running at the INDIE TRAINING FUND in London on July 19th http://indietrainingfund.com/courses/script-editing-essentials/?event=14248   Hi There, This week a few random observations on writing

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May 30, 2018

LESSONS FROM MY SCREENWRITING COURSE

FORTHCOMING one day COURSES I’m running at the Indie Training Fund, London – STORY, CHARACTER & IDEAS masterclass (May 31) and SCRIPT EDITING ESSENTIALS (July 19). http://indietrainingfund.com/courses/narrative/?event=12576 http://indietrainingfund.com/courses/script-editing-essentials/?event=14248    

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May 17, 2018

News, Tips & Advice

I have been creating industry relevant blog posts and newsletters for many years.  These posts provide invaluable insight and advice to both scriptwriters and producers.  I’ve included a selection below, but to find specific categories and posts click on the link to visit my news page.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND COURSES

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 2025 The next

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THIS IS A TRUE STORY

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 went to see

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DRAMATIC IRONY – TOM HANHAM

DRAMATIC IRONY by Tom Hanham HELP! I don’t have much time. I’m being held hostage and Philip Shelley is forcing me to write a newsletter, I don’t even know what dramatic irony is…

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