How a John Yorke Story course helped my career
Thomas Hescott explains how the lessons he learnt from John’s screenwriting course helped him secure a directorial role on EastEnders.
Screenwriting
Story in Action Vol. 1 – Frank Turner
We speak to musician Frank Turner about how he incorporates story into both his music and live performances.
Screenwriting tip: step back from the detail, let the bigger picture emerge
Chelsea Morgan Hoffman looks at the process of developing a screenplay and the power of 5 Act Structure.
From actress to screenwriter: my journey Into the Woods
After completing our documentary course, Katherine Press reveals how her passion for storytelling took her from actress to screenwriter.
Screenwriting Q&A: becoming a professional
Treatments. Agents. ‘The Industry’. These can be daunting words for a budding screenwriter, but things you need to get to grips with to progress.
Write Advice: getting your script noticed
Our screenwriting students ask their tutors for inside information on how to get their work noticed and the pitfalls of writing something that seems that little bit too familiar.
Perfect the structure of your script
Our screenwriting students ask David Roden about the importance of script structure, the necessity of passion, and Jackie Collins’ secret to success.
Screenwriting: mathematics for the numerically illiterate
Radica Anikpe has a eureka moment on our screenwriting course: scenes are the key to propelling a story forward and cracking character, and it’s as easy as maths!
John Yorke on why writers should take note of soaps
John Yorke worked on Irish soap opera Red Rock and Wolf Hall. He explains why the relationship between the two is critical for nurturing new writing talent.