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.
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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.
What factual TV can learn from drama
What do the great storytellers of film and TV drama have to teach those who work in factual entertainment and documentaries?
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.
How to tell successful stories
John Yorke offered some practical writing tips, including when it’s right to kill a character, tell a lie, or write about a hairbrush….