Blog posts by year and monthApril 2019
Posts (7)
My Writing Life - by Neil Cross, the creator of BBC One's Luther
Neil Cross is a novelist and screenwriter. To mark the launch of this year's National Writing Day (26th June) we asked him about his writing life and why it's so important for everyone to have a go at writing.
How I Got to Write for Topical Comedy Shows
Jeffrey Aidoo was part of our Comedy Room writer development group for 2018/19. He explains how gaining a place in the group via our open script submission system has led on to him being a member of the writers' room for Radio topical comedy shows including Newsjack and The Now Show.
The Essentials of Scriptwriting
Our submission window for Comedy scripts is open until 5pm on Monday 29th April. Watch a short animation to support your writing which covers elements including Developing Your Idea, Beginnings (and Endings), Dialogue, Characters and Scenes.
Trust Me - Writing Series 2
Dan Sefton is the writer of Trust Me, which returns for a second series with a new storyline and cast. He explains the premise of the new series, why it may be that doctors make good screenwriters and why it feels like having an exam tomorrow, but for the rest of your life!
What happened on the TV Drama Writers' Programme?
Sarah Page took part in the 2018 TV Drama Writers' Programme with a placement to develop a first episode script of a potential BBC drama with Clerkenwell Films. She explains what happened.
The Victim
Rob Williams is the writer of BBC One's new drama The Victim which plays out over 4 consecutive nights from Monday 8th to Thursday 11th April. He explains why he wanted to tell this story and why it is so pertinent now.
10 Reasons Why You Should Enter Your Script in the BBC Writersroom's Comedy Window
Lynda Kennedy is a comedy writer from Glasgow who was part of our latest Comedy Room writer development group. She explains why it's a good idea to enter your script in the current comedy submission window, which is open until 5pm on Monday 29th April.
