Last week I took part in a writing residential here at the BBC. Myself and eight other writers worked on new ideas for TV and radio, as well as ideas that could be carried across to the internet. All the technical talk did make my brain hurt at first, but it was really interesting to have to try and think outside the box. We had loads of discussions and talks from real writers(!) about creating a whole world for your characters' to live in, which was great. I don't know if I liked it as much as the free wine, but I've definitely refreshed my own knowledge as well as learning a lot of new tips. On the last day we had to present our ideas in groups of three, which was terrifying but amazingly we pulled it off. We had to put together a visual pitch with the aid of a video camera - it was brilliant to try and get our characters on their feet and improvise situations with them. I defintely need one, and if I don't come up with anything I can just film myself setting the kitchen alight and send it to You've Been Framed.
