Rachel Flowerday began her writing career with the Soho Theatre Young Writers' programme before working on Sky's drama Dream Team and subsequently gaining a place on the BBC's Writers' Academy for Continuing Drama.
Since then Rachel has written episodes of BBC Continuing Dramas Holby City, Doctors, Casualty and EastEnders and has developed and written BBC daytime dramas Father Brown and The Moonstone.
Rachel describes the benefits of beginning a TV writing career on Continuing Drama, but also why it might not be for everyone.