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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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NEW WRITING FESTIVALS

Hi There, For the last two weekends I have indulged myself by going to two FESTIVALS – on April 28th the Sundance London Film Festival and on May 5th the

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May 10, 2013

Sundance UK Screenwriting Lab notes

‘It takes years of screenwriting to have an overnight success. It also takes talent, willpower, determination, grit and more than anything – it requires failure.’ This was the premise of

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May 3, 2013

BROADCHURCH REVISITED

BROADCHURCH revisited NB If you haven’t watched it and still want to – then read on – I’ve tried my hardest not to include SPOILERS! Hi There, So BROADCHURCH (series1!)

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April 26, 2013

THE SCRIPT EDITOR’S ROLE

Hi There,   Thinking about our for upcoming weekend screenwriting course (May 11-12) with special guest speaker BBC drama script editor ESTHER SPRINGER, something I’m often reminded of is that

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April 19, 2013

SIDE EFFECTS VS OUR GIRL

Hi There, ‘a gripping psychological thriller… masterpiece… brilliant: a noir psychological thriller – like a 21st-century Marnie, or Rosemary’s Baby… a gripping and disturbing thriller‘ Unbelievably (to me) these are

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March 28, 2013

NEW WRITING OPPORTUNITIES

Hi There, I’ve had a hectic but very enjoyable week working with a lot of different screenwriters. Last weekend was the March edition of ‘The Two Phils’ Guide to Writing

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March 22, 2013

BOX SET CULTURE

Hi there, Still enjoying ITV drama series BROADCHURCH, I’m suddenly finding it tiresome having to wait a week for the next episode. Because over the last few years, like so

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March 15, 2013

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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