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Taking inspiration from the current golden age of television, this course will teach participants the fundamental principles of writing great drama. The course will include sessions on structure, character, dialogue, and what Netflix wants from a great pitch. We will analyse some of the best TV around, and share work in an engaging and fun … London Playwrights Zoom Workshops: TV Writing Read More ..read more

This is a course for beginning and intermediate level writers who are interested in making work for TV, Film or Theatre that focuses on the core building block of dramatic writing: dialogue. Award-winning writer Tom Hunsinger will lead the group through a series of exercises designed to hone your ear, and translate that skill to the page. During … Crafting Compelling Dialogue for TV & Film: A 6 Week Course with Tom Hunsinger Read More ..read more

StageWrite is Bedford’s only New Writing Festival and they are currently receiving submissions for their next StageWrite Festival, taking place in Bedford in October 2024. The festival is aimed at new and emerging playwrights who would like the opportunity to see their work realised in front of a live audience and engage in a Q&A with … LifeBox Theatre Ltd and No Loss Productions in conjunction with The Place Bedford | StageWrite Read More ..read more

This summer, in partnership with Watershed and Bristol AF Productions, BFI NETWORK & BFI Film Academy South West are launching a few mentoring opportunities for south west-based filmmakers (including screenwriters) who identify as being from a lower socio-economic background or who are currently unemployed and claiming benefits. Mentees will benefit from two 45-minute online meetings … Film Hub South West & BFI NETWORK | New Voices: Step Up Read More ..read more

A one day masterclass for anyone who has ever dreamed of seeing their stories on the stage! Focusing on character and beats, Sarah will show you how to create a beginning, middle and end – in just ten pages. This class is designed for all writers – new and experienced. NB: This class will be taught … Let’s Write a Ten-Minute Play! with Sarah Congress (via Zoom) Read More ..read more

  A fantastic opportunity for Birmingham writers at Birmingham Hippodrome. Apply here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScOcRrt9kT3RA…/viewform Deadline: 28 July 2024 Source: Playwriting UK Facebook Group ..read more

StageWrite is Bedford’s only New Writing Festival and they are currently receiving submissions for their next StageWrite Festival, taking place in Bedford in October 2024. The festival is aimed at new and emerging playwrights who would like the opportunity to see their work realised in front of a live audience and engage in a Q&A with … LifeBox Theatre Ltd and No Loss Productions in conjunction with The Place Bedford | StageWrite Read More ..read more

Writers are invited to submit short audio play scripts in this open themed event. Guidelines Summary Only Do read these guidelines. Usually 25% of submitted pieces do not meet the brief and are discarded. Any topic suitable for daytime broadcast is welcomed. (Broadcaster will reject the strongest language.) The play should run for around 10 … Act Bedford and Content Created – Radio Theatre For The Mind’s Eye Read More ..read more

Chewboy Productions has opened up submissions for their Second edition of Chewin’ The Fat Volume Two!   Following on from their first volume which featured incredible artists from all over the UK and beyond, they’re delighted to announce their penultimate instalment of Chewin’ the Fat Volume Two is open for submissions! They’re on the hunt for … Chewboy Productions accepting submissions for Chewin’ The Fat Volume Two! Read More ..read more