From our earlier websites
Writing advice, interviews, projects and opportunities from our earlier websites, kept together for you to explore.
These are historical copies. Dates, prices and submission windows may no longer apply. Find current opportunities.
7,096 results · Page 160 of 296
27 March 19 · Opportunities
Ever considered writing for screen? This exclusive session with BBC Writersroom Wales will explore the key elements needed to create a standout TV script, including investigation into character, structure, dialogue and genre along with what producers look for in speculative scrip
Read with a free account →27 March 19 · Opportunities / Pick of the Week
Each week we look through our pile of writing opportunities to pick out one we think is particularly worth your time. It could be an innovative brief, great prize money, a high-profile company, or just plain fun. This week’s pick: The Upsetters seeking submissions from writers of
Read with a free account →26 March 19 · Opportunities
BBC Writersroom’s regular window for unsolicited scripts is open between 10am on Monday 1st April 2019 and 5pm on Monday 29th April 2019 for Comedy scripts (TV, film, radio, stage or online). Before considering making a submission, you will need to read the information on their w
Read with a free account →26 March 19 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
“Do you dutifully start typing only to be tempted to dive into Instagram, or start cleaning the kitchen, or Skype an old friend…? Zenpens is an exciting new writer’s retreat based in Cardiff City Centre. Adapted from the Writer’s Army workshops created by the New York playwright
Read with a free account →26 March 19 · Events / Opportunities
Get behind the scenes of your best-loved shows and hear from huge talents such as Helen Mirren, Mark Gatiss and Jamie Oliver: this TV festival will be the small-screen event of the year! When: 12-14 April 2019 How to book: find out more on the website: BFI & Radio Times Televisio
Read with a free account →26 March 19 · Funding and Bursaries / Opportunities
Live Theatre is now taking applications for its’ annual bursary 2019. The successful applicant will receive £2000 to develop an outstanding, imaginative, new piece of theatre How to apply: find out more and apply via their website. Deadline: 22 April 2019 Source: direct contact
Read with a free account →25 March 19 · Guest Post / Original Content
In this guest post, playwright Tamara von Werthern talks about the implications of changing the location of her play The White Bike, which, after its’ London Premiere in 2017, has now made its’ way to Bournemouth for a production this Spring. A year and a half ago, my play The Wh
Read this article →22 March 19 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Want to support LPB? Become a member! Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week & featured posts; 2) Opportunities
Read with a free account →21 March 19 · Opportunities
Lost Souls is looking for monologues on the theme of ‘Lost Soul’ for a new storytelling podcast. The premise is totally open to your interpretation, but it should address the idea that at some point in our lives – maybe briefly every day – we’re all a little bit lost in the world
Read with a free account →20 March 19 · Original Content
To kick off our #PlayClub project, this month we’re reading…. Far Away by Caryl Churchill Caryl Churchill’s Far Away is a play that looks at conflict and its unsettling effect on our lives, and on our humanity. It was first performed at the Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, L
Read this article →20 March 19 · Opportunities
You are invited to submit a NEW 10-15 minute script (or excerpt) to be performed as a directed rehearsed reading in front of an industry panel and audience. Scripts should have 2-4 characters, and be suitable for performance as a rehearsed reading in a small playing area with lim
Read with a free account →20 March 19 · Opportunities
Looking for a chance to bring your play from page to stage? From @PleasanceFuture READING WEEK submissions are now open! This opportunity will connect playwrights & audiences, giving writers the opportunity to hear their scripts brought to life @ThePleasance How to apply: find ou
Read with a free account →20 March 19 · Opportunities
Public Display of Affection are looking for Writers and Producers to work on a series of 3 short formal drama projects in West Sussex. If you are a writer and or producer living in WEST SUSSEX please do get in touch. About the Project/s: Leanne. An urban fantasy about a young gir
Read with a free account →20 March 19 · Opportunities
Are you interested in a career writing fiction for the television industry? There are six scholarships available for the 2019/20 MA in TV Fiction Writing course at Glasgow Caledonian University. MA TV Fiction Writing Scholarships covering full fee costs will be awarded to excelle
Read with a free account →20 March 19 · Opportunities
BFI NETWORK, Film Hub North and Leeds Playhouse are teaming up to help equip new writers based in the North of England with the essential tools and skills to write for the screen. This day-long masterclass will be led by Script Consultant Ray Grewal and introduce storytelling in
Read with a free account →20 March 19 · Opportunities
The BBC is looking for the next generation of documentary film makers. Six candidates will be given the opportunity to produce and direct their first long-form documentary for BBC Three. Previous films made by new directors on the initiative include: Abused by My Girlfriend, Manc
Read with a free account →20 March 19 · Opportunities
iFeatures is a premier UK filmmaking programme driving the development of low-budget, high-quality debut features from the most outstanding, daring and distinctive storytellers. The programme is run by Creative England and supported by the BFI, awarding funds from the National Lo
Read with a free account →20 March 19 · Opportunities / Pick of the Week
Each week we look through our pile of writing opportunities to pick out one we think is particularly worth your time. It could be an innovative brief, great prize money, a high-profile company, or just plain fun. This week’s pick: Theatre503 accepting submissions for 503five Writ
Read with a free account →15 March 19 · Opportunities
Norwich Theatre Royal are running a playwriting course over ten weekly two hour sessions, in which participants will learn about the craft of scriptwriting through classes and workshopping each other’s writing. Participants will learn how to generate stories, create characters, w
Read with a free account →15 March 19 · Opportunities
CFT Young Playwrights is designed to bring together aspiring local young writers who want to develop their craft using practical exercises. This peer-led group coordinated by LEAP trainee Fin Ross Russell, offers a relaxed space to get creative with your writing and start working
Read with a free account →15 March 19 · Opportunities
The Page Is Printed are now accepting submissions for their creative writing competition from which writers can win a different number of prizes. Any genre of writing is accepted from script to poetry, but you’re encouraged to be bold, imaginative and contain your entry to one si
Read with a free account →15 March 19 · Opportunities
The Writers Guild of Great Britain invites you to an Open Space, Devoted & Disgruntled event on 28 March 2019 in London, where you can work on the question: what do you need, and what can you share? The event is free and open to all writers, whether WGGB members or not. Whether y
Read with a free account →15 March 19 · Opportunities
The Space are looking for early drafts of one act or full length plays, accepting work that hasn’t been previously read (to an audience), workshopped or performed. They are open for submissions until 28th March and we will select a number of plays for readings taking place in Jul
Read with a free account →15 March 19 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Want to support LPB? Become a member! Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week & featured posts; 2) Opportunities
Read with a free account →