Does your character have an internal desire that drives your story?
Your character has a ‘want’, but do they have a ‘need’? BAFTA-winning John Yorke explains how you establish a character’s internal desire.
Lessons from a John Yorke screenwriting course
How did a John Yorke Story screenwriting course transform the way actor, writer and director Jamie Di Spirito sees story?
How a JYS course helped my career in factual TV
Amy Jarrold details her experiences on John Yorke’s Story for Documentary online training course, and its lasting impact on her work in TV.
How the JYS Learning Model works
We detail the exact model of our tried and tested pedagogy and why it’s so effective.
What game writers should know when pitching
Every game begins with a treatment – so how do you distil a whole game into a couple of thousand words? Game designer Nick Dixon explains.
How aspiring video game writers can start out in the industry
Becoming a video game writer is on plenty of people’s to do list, but how do you actually enter into the industry? Game designer Nick Dixon explains how he started out.
Matt Telfer’s top tips on becoming a script editor
Many people want to become script editors, but how do you get your foot in the door? Story for Script Development tutor Matt Telfer explains the best routes into the industry.
10 questions every writer should ask their story
You’ve written your story, now how can you test whether it’s as good as it can be? John Yorke recommends asking 10 questions.
What do script editors do? With Jessica Jones
Script editors are an integral part of developing a writer’s initial idea into a truly compelling TV show or film. We speak with Jessica Jones about the role.