From our earlier websites
Writing advice, interviews, projects and opportunities from our earlier websites, kept together for you to explore.
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19 June 26 · Opportunities
ITV Academy is inviting new and emerging writers to help shape some of Britain’s most iconic streets and villages through the Continuing Drama Writers Initiative. This three-month, full-time paid development opportunity offers experience within the storytelling worlds of Coronati
Read with a free account →14 May 26 · Opportunities
ITV Studios Disabled Writers in Development is an opportunity for four Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent individual writers to develop a treatment and pilot script. This programme was developed in 2023 through ITV’s Diversity Development Fund aiming to expand and elevate the t
Read with a free account →27 March 26 · Opportunities
Jot Theatre are hosting their next Informal Scratch Night and Social in a brand new venue! This is a fantastic opportunity for writers to see their work brought to life by actors, receive valuable feedback for further development, and network with like-minded creatives. We are cu
Read with a free account →20 March 26 · Opportunities
Perth Theatre is seeking exciting new writing in the early stages of development for an upcoming Scratch Night. Selected artists will be provided with rehearsal space, time with professional actors, a small fee, and the opportunity for their work to be seen by peers, industry pro
Read with a free account →27 February 26 · Opportunities
New Writing North have teamed up with Quay Street Productions to offer one North East based screenwriter a unique paid opportunity to develop an original TV idea, hone their craft and build their networks over a 6 month period with leading production company Quay Street. This men
Read with a free account →16 January 25 · Opportunities
Applications for The London Library Emerging Writers Programme 2025/26 are open! The Programme, now going into its seventh year, is a unique opportunity which offers writers, in all genres, one year’s free membership of The London Library and includes writing development mastercl
Read with a free account →07 November 24 · Opportunities
Rianne Pictures is offering free feedback on 30 short film scripts as part of its initiative RIANNE READS. Writers will receive one page of actionable feedback from the Rianne Pictures Development Team. This opportunity is open to all women and gender non-conforming film writers
Read with a free account →07 March 24 · Opportunities
The Young Writer in Residence has become an important talent development opportunity for the The Customs House, with many of the previous alumni going on to be represented by theatrical agents and creating huge interest in the writer’s work. The chosen writer will be mentored by
Read with a free account →22 November 23 · Opportunities
Reach supports 5 emerging UK based disabled scriptwriters to develop solo shows through a 6 month programme of online workshops, and facilitated critical feedback groups. Job Description We are delighted to be launching our Reach development programme for script writers once more
Read with a free account →16 November 23 · Opportunities
· *NORTH EAST WRITERS* Haddaway & Write is returning in 2024! We are now accepting script submissions for our writers development programme with Gala Durham Supported by Arts Council England and Sunday for Sammy, 6 writers will receive script development support, bespoke mentorin
Read with a free account →28 September 23 · Opportunities
Sanctuary Queer Arts is passionate about amplifying LGBTQIA+ voices across Scotland – they create artistic development opportunities for queer performance makers (of all ages and experience) and bring the queer community together for events, workshops, performances and celebratio
Read with a free account →21 September 23 · Opportunities
Everyday are working in partnership with Down to Earth and are pleased to invite applications from established creative practitioners across the North West (including from Greater Manchester and Merseyside), to take part in Taking Shape, a new artist development programme. Taking
Read with a free account →23 June 23 · Opportunities
Kali are looking for an early-stage, aspiring dramaturg to join their Discovery project. This is a professional development opportunity for those working with new writing who want to develop their dramaturgical skills. You may already be a budding dramaturg or a playwright, direc
Read with a free account →09 March 23 · Opportunities
Play Development Bursaries are an opportunity for playwrights based in Scotland to receive financial and practical support to create the first draft of a new play. The aim of the bursary is to help create space for playwrights to invest, with momentum, in a new piece of work up t
Read with a free account →23 February 23 · Opportunities
Are you a theatre maker with a new play in development? Are you looking for an opportunity to hear your play read out loud to a live audience? Are you ready for some feedback? Working in partnership with The Playwright Laboratory, we’re seeking new plays for a monthly series of t
Read with a free account →23 September 22 · Opportunities
R Online Readings is a free writer development opportunity for emerging playwrights. 12 writers will have the opportunity to hear their play read aloud for the first time by actors in an online reading session. Find out more and apply here. Deadline: 7 October 2022 at 11pm Source
Read with a free account →31 March 22 · Opportunities
Raze Collective is on the search for new ideas and new perspectives. Our artists development program Let Us Raze You is back for the second year and this time we are going bigger. More money, more support, more performance opportunity. They are looking for 5 aspiring queer perfo
Read with a free account →07 February 22 · Opportunities
KDC Theatre is a non-professional performance arts charity focused on development of artists (actors, directors, writers). More information is on kdctheatre.com. They currently have an opportunity open. They are looking for short plays that follow their brief: Identity is in the
Read with a free account →27 January 22 · Opportunities
Applications for The London Library Emerging Writers Programme 2022/23 are now open. The Programme, now in its fourth year, is a unique opportunity which offers writers, in all genres, one year’s free membership of The London Library and includes writing development masterclasses
Read with a free account →06 January 22 · Opportunities
Windswept Workshops is looking to hire an emerging Arts Leader with a particular interest in creative writing and storytelling. This is a development opportunity so we are looking for someone in the early stages of their arts career (ideally fewer than two years’ experience). The
Read with a free account →18 November 21 · Opportunities
Script submissions are open at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. The open call is an opportunity for them to connect with writers and find exciting ideas that could benefit from paid development and support in their Studio and Main House. WHO CAN APPLY: Submissions are open to write
Read with a free account →14 October 21 · Opportunities
Artistic opportunities for three facilitators and three writers with Open Clasp Theatre Company Open Clasp is looking for three facilitators and three writers for their Workforce Development Programme. This is an opportunity for Open Clasp to invest in and engage artists for our
Read with a free account →12 August 21 · Opportunities
BBC Children’s Animation is looking for fresh, bold, innovative new animation ideas for a fully funded development opportunity. You may be taking your first steps into animation, be a long-standing industry professional with something you’ve always wanted to explore or a producti
Read with a free account →29 July 21 · Opportunities
The Hidden Beast Award is the chance to win script development and then production of a short film script in collaboration with Gentle Beasts. This is an award worth £4000 that will be invested to produce the winning script. It is an exciting opportunity for a UK writer wanting t
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