SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT – BEN WEATHERILL
Hi There, This week I’m indebted to the wonderful BEN WEATHERILL. Ben is a brilliant writer (of stage and screen) who was on the Channel 4 screenwriting course in 2016.
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Hi There, This week I’m indebted to the wonderful BEN WEATHERILL. Ben is a brilliant writer (of stage and screen) who was on the Channel 4 screenwriting course in 2016.
FORTHCOMING one day COURSES 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 Hi There,
Hi There, This week, my most recent blog for the BBC WRITERS ROOM website – about NETWORKING. To be a successful writer of TV drama, the most important thing is
Hi There, I was delighted to see that ANN HAWKER came 2nd in Phil Gladwin’s 2018 screenwriting goldmine awards. I worked with Ann on this script through my script consultancy
There are still a couple of places left on my STORY, CHARACTERS & IDEAS 1 day masterclass at the Indie Training Fund in London this coming Thursday March 15th. http://www.indietrainingfund.com/courses/narrative/?event=4060
Hi There, A few months ago, I put out a call to you the subscribers to this newsletter for questions you may have about any aspects of screenwriting. Sorry
Hi There, This week notes from a BFI event in December last year – a screening of MOLLY’S GAME, followed by an interview with its writer / director AARON SORKIN
Hi There, CHANNEL 4 SCREENWRITING COURSE 1ST WEEKEND This past weekend was the 1st weekend of this year’s Channel 4 screenwriting course, when we get together the 12 course
My March course is now SOLD OUT but my 2 day weekend Screenwriting Course will take place again in central London on May 12-13 2018, with special guest speakers, screenwriters
Hi There, SCREENWRITING COURSE: ‘TELLING YOUR STORY’. As I mentioned in my last newsletter, my 2 day screenwriting course on March 3 & 4 is now sold out. SO
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.
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
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
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
Hi There, 20 SCREENWRITERS IN 1 ROOM FOR 2 DAYS This past weekend I ran my 2 day screenwriting course – for the first time for 3 years. I really enjoyed it and
Hi There, On Wednesday afternoon I was lucky enough to go to a matinee preview at the National Theatre of the revival of LONDON ROAD. This is a verbatim musical about the community
GREENLIGHT SCREENWRITING LAB: 1st Weekend Galway May 10-11 I was lucky enough to go to Galway earlier in May for the first weekend of this year’s GREENLIGHT SCREENWRITING LAB, a scheme for new
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