Becoming A Screenwriter

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Follow along with me as I go from absolutely nil screen writing experience to writing and submitting my first script. Packed full with tips and signposting to useful resources all about screenwriting for other budding screenwriters.

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    • Dec 14, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES


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    An Evening with Ruth Jones & Rob Brydon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2019 68:43


    Bafta Cymru and BBC Writers Room presents an evening with Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon with session host Huw Stephens. As described by Stephens two pioneers of Welsh comedy best known for the brilliant Gavin & Stacey share personal stories from their childhood and get the audience laughing. We're even treated to an on stage duet along with insights from Ruth on the writing of the Christmas special and keeping it a secret even from her closest family.

    Persistence is Key

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 16:26


    Doesn't it always seem a bit weak when successful writers say persistence is key? Sometimes that's not what we want to hear. Watching the Cardiff half marathon got me thinking about my writing discipline.

    Opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2019 21:58


    Happy New Year! Or maybe not? In this the first episode of 2019 I talk about the two script submissions I have put in this month and some upcoming exciting writing opportunities. Heard of the Wales Writer in Residence scheme yet? No? Well have a listen to find out.

    Blocked

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2018 13:19


    What do you do when you feel blocked creatively? As my main project becomes more involved and seems to get bigger and bigger I think I need to spend some time focusing on a smaller project in order to get going again.

    Connecting into the writing community and finding submission openings

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2018 28:54


    Ways to connect with other writers and creatives in the same industry and also tips on how to find those submission openings to submit your screenplay to. Also, I submitted my first script this week!

    Developing Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2018 28:34


    How to flesh out those amazing script ideas. A good narrative is more than just a series of events there has to be linking factors that drive the story onward. Does your drama need more drama?

    Inspiration and where to find it

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2018 27:58


    Ever wonder how people come up with amazing ideas for screenplays? Would you like to have easy access to creative inspiration? In this episode I share some of the ways I come up with my best ideas and give you some fool proof ways to get your creative juices flowing.

    Character and Form

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2018 27:44


    From Disney to the BBC, well formed characters are essential to any screenplay. Realistic flawed characters are essential to my writing because I know that's what grabs my attention as a reader and a viewer. I also take a surface look at the differences in mediums when it comes to writing screenplays.

    Episode 1 - First Foray

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2018 29:38


    Episode 1 is packed full of all the useful resources I have found so far all about screenwriting. I talk through some of my ideas and inspiration and also describe the projects I am currently working on.

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