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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
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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
Hi there, This is my weekly newsletter \ blog for Feb 17th 2012. This week’s newsletter is an interview with another screenwriter I met in Singapore. MARCUS GOH is an
Hi there, This is the fourth of my weekly newsletter \ blogs for 2012. BREAKING BAD \ BORGEN There’s nothing like watching a really good drama to inspire you as
STORY At the recent first weekend of this year’s Channel 4 screenwriting course, screenwriter & novelist RONAN BENNETT (Top Boy, Hidden, Rebel Heart, Public Enemies) talking about the vital importance
Hi there, This is the second of my weekly newsletter \ blogs for 2012. Earlier last year I spent a really interesting and enjoyable week in Singapore teaching a script
Quick update. The Two Phil’s AUTHORITATIVE GUIDE TO WRITING AND SELLING A GREAT SCREENPLAY 2 day course on Feb 4th and 5th now has a home. The course will be
Here’s some information about a screenwriting course with a difference. Screenwriter, novelist, poet and librettist (yes a true Renaissance man!) DAVID HARSENT is running a 5 day residential course in
I am delighted to announce that I will be running the ‘Authoritative Guide To Writing And Selling A Great Screenplay’ two day course in Central london on Saturday and Sunday
CHANNEL 4 SCREENWRITING COURSE 2012 We received over 3000 entries for 4screenwriting 2012 (compared to 650 for 2011) and the standard of the submitted scripts was impressively high. The choice
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.
NEW SCRIPT LIBRARY SCRIPTS I have added several scripts to my SCRIPT LIBRARY. My script library is made up of unproduced scripts – all of which I think are excellent (and SHOULD be
TWO COURSES 2 DAY SCREENWRITING COURSE LONDON November 15-16 https://script-consultant.co.uk/2-day-screenwriting-course/ I will be running this 2 day screenwriting course again in central London over the weekend of Nov 15-16. The course covers aspects
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
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