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.
John Yorke breaks down the story structure of HBO’s Chernobyl
In this premium article John Yorke explores how Chernobyl’s makers ‘took something complex, grey, difficult and un-heroic and turned it into a classic Hollywood narrative shape’.
Game designer Nick Dixon on adapting film and TV for video games
What actually goes into the process of adapting film, books or TV for video games? Nick Dixon talks about adapting existing narratives into games.
Why three-act business stories don’t work anymore
Richard Benson explains how writing business stories in five acts can create more impact than three.
How story can help your game stand out in the current market
Discover how story can help you craft more compelling games – and how you can embed story effectively into your development process – by reading our industry guide.
Screenwriter and showrunner Rob Williams on high-end TV drama
Killing Eve screenwriter Rob Williams tells us how he started working in TV drama, how to handle editor’s notes and the world of High-End TV drama.
Game designer Simon Wasselin explores gameplay and narrative
Narrative designer Simon Wasselin talks about his journey in the industry, how to balance gameplay and narrative and what he looks for in writers.
