SCREENWRITING LESSONS FROM EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Hi There, A mixed bag this week… What is DRAMA? If you wanted to learn how drama works there were two (non-fiction) events that I was really struck by this
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, A mixed bag this week… What is DRAMA? If you wanted to learn how drama works there were two (non-fiction) events that I was really struck by this
Hi there, This week an interview with screenwriter MELISSA BUBNIC. Melissa was on the 2011 Channel 4 screenwriting course. Originally from Australia, her background is in theatre writing – she
‘The Authoritative Guide To Writing And Selling A Great Screenplay.’ April 21-22 Cardiff. Next weekend Phil Gladwin and I are taking our comprehensive two day screenwriting course to Cardiff. This
This week’s newsletter is a somewhat brief affair – it’s a holiday! But I just thought I’d share with you some of the writing that has inspired me over the
Part of the enjoyment of my script consultancy is working with writers at all levels of experience. Recently, among many others, I have been working with some more experienced writers
This week – an interview with script editor ESTHER SPRINGER. Esther is without doubt one of the best and most successful script editors working in UK TV drama today. What’s
Hi There It’s been a busy and exciting week – Last Saturday Phil Gladwin and I held our first Pitching course in central London. It was a lot of fun
Hi there, Two things that occurred to me this week about my website – I got an enquiry this week asking if I send the scripts I receive for feedback
Hi there, One of the things I often tell new writers is to read produced screenplays, to look at how the best, most experienced writers express themselves in the way
Hi there, SCREENWRITING \ PITCHING COURSES 2012 This week I want to tell you about the courses I am running this Spring \ early Summer with my scriptwriter friend Phil
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.
Hi There, This fortnight, some of the notes I made as I was reading script submissions for the 2025 Channel 4 screenwriting course. None of these are ‘rules’ (there are no rules!), just
Yes, it’s a cheery one. At the risk of being extremely depressing, I have been thinking, for various reasons, about death quite a lot recently. And that led onto thinking about the
ONE DAY INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING COURSE London Saturday March 22nd I’m delighted to be running this one day course for the first time for 2 years and I am now taking bookings. Please
Hi There, This fortnight I look back at the 1st weekend of the 2025 CHANNEL 4 SCREENWRITING COURSE, which we held at C4’s offices in London over the weekend of Jan 18
Hi There, SCREENWRITING THE CRAFT AND THE CAREER by PHILIP SHELLEY Please excuse this 2nd newsletter about my book, published yesterday Thursday January 23rd – it’s important to me and I hope will
Hi There, And Happy New Year! My newsletter returns with some random musings about storytelling for the screen – TROPES & MYTHS I really enjoyed this question and answer from RICHARD LINKLATER’S Q&A
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