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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Hi There, After another very enjoyable and successful 2Phils screenwriting course last weekend, I’m really excited to announce two new London weekend screenwriting courses for Sept (28-29) and Nov (16-17)
Hi There, As I mentioned briefly last week, I’ve been overwhelmed by your responses to my SURVEY of two weeks ago – both in terms of quality and quantity. I’ve
Hi There, I’ve been overwhelmed by your responses to my SURVEY last week – both in terms of quality and quantity. It has been enormously enjoyable reading through the 90+
Hi There, This week I’m taking the easy option and passing the buck over to you the reader – with a survey of (I’m hoping) thought-provoking questions about your work
Hi There, I was alerted by a tweet from screenwriter Terry Cafolla (@terrycafolla) to this excellent 54 minute roundtable discussion featuring US TV drama writers \ show-runners. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/video/full-uncensored-drama-showrunner-emmy-561290 The cast:
Hi There, THE AUTHORITATIVE GUIDE TO WRITING – AND SELLING! – A GREAT SCREENPLAY Central London July 13th & 14th Phil Gladwin and I are delighted to announce that we
Hi There, This week, based on scripts I have read recently, a few random tips \ thoughts about screenwriting. DON’T KILL YOUR CHARACTERS IN RANDOM ACCIDENTS Despite the fact this
Hi There, This week a GUEST BLOG from BBC drama producer CERI MEYRICK. CERI was producer of the first series of the BBC’s daytime series FATHER BROWN and
Hi There, A reminder that we are taking bookings for our next Two Phils Weekend Screenwriting Course, with special guest BRADLEY QUIRK, in central London on the weekend of July
Hi There, One of the names that came up at the recent London Sundance Film Festival screenwriting lab was WALDO SALT. The Sundance Film Festival has an annual screenwriting
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.
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
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…
Hi There, As you will see, this newsletter is very much longer than usual. This is a short story sent to me by writer DAVID ARMSTRONG. David is one of my favourite novelists.
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