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The Thinking About Writing Podcast

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The podcast which explores terms and techniques involved in script writing for anyone writing, or thinking about writing. Hosted by @robinleetaylor

Once your BBC Writers Open Call script is ready to go, there's a chance to work on your log line and give your work a proof read. These may not be deciding factors, but can be good practice for the rest of your writing career.


If you've got some time to do an edit on your @bbcwritersroom Open Call submission then here are some tips of how you might wish to approach that. Resist the urge to rip it up and start again - instead look for alterations that can help the communication of your story.


As the BBC Writers Open Call submission window approaches (5th Nov to 3rd Dec) here's the first of some tips on how you might improve your odds a smidge. Follow @bbcwritersroom or visit bbc.co.uk/writers/opport… for more info too.


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Here at BBC Writers we're looking for writers to develop, not specific projects. So how DO you get your project commissioned? Check out our latest blog post 'How To Get Your TV Script Made' for an explanation of the (often slow and convoluted) process of script to screen, the…

bbcwritersroom's tweet image. Here at BBC Writers we're looking for writers to develop, not specific projects. 

So how DO you get your project commissioned? 

Check out our latest blog post 'How To Get Your TV Script Made' for an explanation of the (often slow and convoluted) process of script to screen, the…
bbcwritersroom's tweet image. Here at BBC Writers we're looking for writers to develop, not specific projects. 

So how DO you get your project commissioned? 

Check out our latest blog post 'How To Get Your TV Script Made' for an explanation of the (often slow and convoluted) process of script to screen, the…
bbcwritersroom's tweet image. Here at BBC Writers we're looking for writers to develop, not specific projects. 

So how DO you get your project commissioned? 

Check out our latest blog post 'How To Get Your TV Script Made' for an explanation of the (often slow and convoluted) process of script to screen, the…
bbcwritersroom's tweet image. Here at BBC Writers we're looking for writers to develop, not specific projects. 

So how DO you get your project commissioned? 

Check out our latest blog post 'How To Get Your TV Script Made' for an explanation of the (often slow and convoluted) process of script to screen, the…

Open Call is a great opportunity for UK based script writers and the submission window is opening soon. Learn more in this here video, follow @bbcwritersroom visit bbc.co.uk/writers/opport… or listen to this archive episode of the pod: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/thi…


There's been a big spike in the podcast's listener numbers over the past few days, for reasons unknown. 🤔 If you'd like to join the party and engage with three seasons of thought provocation and encouragement on your writing journey, head here: thinkingaboutwriting.buzzsprout.com


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We have partnered with @bbccomedy for our 2025 Script mentorship initiative for working class female writers from, or based outside London💥 🙏🙏🙏 to our sponsors @babycowLtd @HatTrickProd @CPLProductions @yellowdoorprods & @blackdog_tv Full details here femalepilotclub.co.uk/2025scriptcall

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2024 SCRIPT CALL | FemalePilotClub

Comedy pilot scripts, written by women and performed live in front of an audience. Associated with Comedy 50:50


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🐺 Get those applications in! We’re very excited to get reading… 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Applications close TOMORROW for our Blaidd Writers Programme. ✍️ We’re looking to develop the next generation of screenwriters in Wales! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Head to screenalliancewales.com/blaidd to apply. 🐺

BadWolf_TV's tweet image. Applications close TOMORROW for our Blaidd Writers Programme. ✍️

We’re looking to develop the next generation of screenwriters in Wales! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Head to screenalliancewales.com/blaidd to apply. 🐺


There are so many positive stories about this course - it's a competitive one, but you've got to try these things! So submit a script by 4th October and best of luck.

Entries for the 2025 @Channel4 @Channel4Skills CHANNEL 4 SCREENWRITING COURSE are now OPEN. NB The entry period is 12 days only - don't miss out. script-consultant.co.uk/channel-4-scre…



Plays aplenty to be read!

THE ROYAL COURT LIBRARY IS NOW OPEN 📚 🎉 You can now access hundreds of plays and theatre books whilst you relax at the Royal Court. Set across three floors, our library houses a range of playtexts, fiction and non-fiction books for you to browse and read in our building…

royalcourt's tweet image. THE ROYAL COURT LIBRARY IS NOW OPEN 📚 🎉

You can now access hundreds of plays and theatre books whilst you relax at the Royal Court. Set across three floors, our library houses a range of playtexts, fiction and non-fiction books for you to browse and read in our building…
royalcourt's tweet image. THE ROYAL COURT LIBRARY IS NOW OPEN 📚 🎉

You can now access hundreds of plays and theatre books whilst you relax at the Royal Court. Set across three floors, our library houses a range of playtexts, fiction and non-fiction books for you to browse and read in our building…


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🖋 Letting all writers know our unsolicited script portal is open for eligible full-length scripts this weekend (Sat 7 & Sun 8 September)! 📨 buff.ly/3XgcYw2


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4 great courses recruiting young people who want to #Breakintofilm with @BFIFilmAcademy. Supported by #NationalLottery for the win 🤟

📸Applications are still open for BFI Film Academy Short Courses with #NerveCentre 📸 With Academies looking for applicants in Derry~Londonderry, Belfast and Armagh—don't miss out🤞 Apply now: bit.ly/3ynJvIt

nerve_centre's tweet image. 📸Applications are still open for BFI Film Academy Short Courses with #NerveCentre 📸

With Academies looking for applicants in Derry~Londonderry, Belfast and Armagh—don't miss out🤞

Apply now: bit.ly/3ynJvIt


Time to start getting your script ready for Open Call! To hear more about the opportunity and how @bbcwritersroom support writers, you can listen to this episode from 2022 with BBC head of new writing, Jessica Loveland: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/thi…

Applications for the BBC Writers Open Call opportunity will open from 12 noon on Tuesday 5th November 2024 until 12 noon on Tuesday 3rd December 2024. Time to get polishing those scripts!   You can find the terms and conditions of entry on our website, and make sure to have a…



Attention budding sketch writers! Learn at the online feet of a sketch goddess. Listen to the linked episode, Talking About Sketch Comedy, to hear how thoughtful and enthusiastic a comedy expert Gemma is, then book a spot on her course, why not? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/thi…

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If you're looking for some support on a script you've been writing then here's some info on who I am and my approach to script editing. Visit robinleetaylor.com to find out and more and make an enquiry.


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