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Writing advice, interviews, projects and opportunities from our earlier websites, kept together for you to explore.

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21 April 22 · Opportunities

Devon and Cornwall Screenwriting Group

Organised by Cornwall-based writer Claire Newman, the group is partly about connecting screenwriters in Devon and Cornwall, but is also for anyone interested in writing screenplays, and especially in receiving and providing feedback on a completed TV or feature script. So there i

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31 March 22 · News / Opportunities

London Playwrights: Members’ Zoom sessions

Did you know we run a monthly Zoom drop-in session for our members? They take place on the first Wednesday of every month, the next one is on 6th April. Feel free to bring in up to 3 pages of dialogue or a pitch for an idea to share with the group for feedback. We’ll … London Pla

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17 March 22 · Opportunities

Sherman Theatre – Unsolicited Script Window

Have you written a play that you would like to have feedback on? The Sherman Theatre have submission windows in which they will accept unsolicited scripts. All of the plays they receive will be read by their Literary team who will give feedback and offer advice. This is an opport

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10 March 22 · Opportunities

Latitude Festival – Script Callout!

We are SO excited to announce that we are taking our Script Sessions to Latitude Festival! The search for new scripts begins… Written a play which needs developing? Need feedback to take it to the next step? Here’s your chance to have an extract performed at Latitude Festival and

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24 November 21 · Opportunities / Writing Advice

Free script-reading service from Talawa Theatre Company

Talawa’s free Script Reading Service provides feedback and support to emerging Black writers across the UK, so this is an opportunity to get your script read! How it works: Send them your script before the deadline (the script submission window closes on 15th December 2021) They’

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08 July 21 · Opportunities

LPW Online Workshops: Writing Horror for Stage!

Back ready for Halloween! This 5-week course will introduce you to the untapped potential of horror theatre. Participants will explore how the unique nature of theatre lends itself to all things terrifying and write their own short plays which will receive feedback. Run by writer

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08 July 21 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops

LPW Online Workshops: The Redrafting Programme 2021

For the 4th year running, our popular Redrafting Course will be making a comeback in October via Zoom. If you want to redraft your play with practical masterclasses, tailored feedback, and dramaturgical support, read on! Ever wanted the information from a practical workshop paire

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12 May 21 · Opportunities

LPW Online Workshops: Writing Horror for Stage!

This 5-week course will introduce you to the untapped potential of horror theatre. Participants will explore how the unique nature of theatre lends itself to all things terrifying and write their own short plays which will receive feedback. Run by writer and director Sam Essame,

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10 May 21 · Opportunities

Flux Screenwriters Lab

9 Writers. 5 Weeks. 1 Short Film. x5 (120 Min) sessions Complete a short film Receive written feedback and industry advice Led by acclaimed writer Freddie Machin This rapid-write course will equip any budding writer to finish a short film. Details and book: https://www.fluxgym.co

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03 February 21 · Opportunities

LPW Online Workshops: Writing Horror for Stage!

This brand new 5-week course will introduce you to the untapped potential of horror theatre. Participants will explore how the unique nature of theatre lends itself to all things terrifying and write their own short plays which will receive feedback. Run by writer and director Sa

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07 September 20 · Opportunities

Scene Sessions Online Forum

Scene Sessions is an online forum where each week two play or screen writers share a new piece of writing, which is read by professional actors. The group then discuss topics promoted by the piece and share any useful feedback or thoughts. This forum was created during lockdown b

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24 August 20 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops

LPW Online Workshops: The Redrafting Programme

For the 3rd year running, our popular Redrafting Course will be making a comeback in October, this time as an online course delivered via Zoom. If you want to redraft your play with practical masterclasses, tailored feedback, and dramaturgical support, read on! Ever wanted the in

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