Sky or the Bird are offering writers a chance to move their work on to the next level. You could be struggling on a first draft, looking to solve particular problems, or in need of inspiration to reignite your commitment to your work. What They Offer: PART ONE – Reading and notes with a meeting. Blue …
Blue Skies Workshops for writers from Sky or the Bird Read More »
The BFI Film Academy Residential Programme in Screenwriting is looking for 25 of the most talented and committed young writers living in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to take part in an intensive residential training programme that kick-starts a career in the film industry. The programme will teach you the craft skills necessary to succeed …
Pokfulam Rd Productions are looking for extracts and short plays (5 – 10 minutes) from writers who would like to participate in the launch of a collaboration between Pokfulam Rd Productions and Theatre N16: “The Pit Part I” to be produced at Theatre N16 on February 14th 2016 on the theme of “Hidden Vice“. They are …
This annual award was established in 2009 by Moniack Mhor to honour Jessie Kesson’s inspirational life and work. As 2016 will be the centenary of Jessie Kesson’s birth, we sill soon be announcing details of additional events and activity throughout the year. THE JESSIE KESSON FELLOWSHIP Moniack Mhor Writers’ Centre is inviting established writers to apply …
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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: Criterion New Writing Programme Description: The Criterion New Writing Programme is targeted at helping writers learn to write for the …
Opportunities: Our Pick of the Week – Criterion New Writing Programme Read More »
Since we set up the London Playwrights’ Blog in early 2013, we’ve been overwhelmed by the fantastic response we’d have from all of our play-writing readers. In the past two and a half years, we’ve truly loved getting to connect with all of you emerging writers, and have seen firsthand the amazing, vibrant community of …
Creative Skillset have launched a new programme to help address the under-representation of BAME inidividuals in the film industry. The programme supports two bursaries (worth over £11,000 each) to attend The Screen Arts Institute‘s Talent Programme equipping those with the correct skillset to develop a major project for film or television. The selected individuals have a choice of …
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Etch Theatre Company are looking for 5-15 mins of new writing that is considered by the writer to be still in development. They match writers with directors and help with casting. Each piece is then rehearsed to performance standard and will be performed on December the 14th at The Peckham Pelican London. Their events consistently attract audiences …
Submissions are open for Etch Theatre Company’s Scratch Night 009 Read More »
Pursued By A Bear is our new advice column with playwright Adam Taylor. He’ll tackle your playwriting questions – from practical issues to existential dilemmas – relying on nothing but his bare wits, brute strength, and questionable personal experiences. I’ve got writers block, I’ve been checking my Facebook page a thousand times a day and …
Pursued By A Bear: “I’ve got Writer’s Block. How do I start writing again?” Read More »
The Courtyard is proud to launch BRAVE NEW WORD, a new writing festival dedicated to experimentation, rebellion and collaboration. “I want poetry, I want danger, I want freedom, I want sin…” – Aldous Huxley, Brave New World Upstairs at the theatre will host a space for actors, writers and directors to meet and experiment with …
‘Brave New Word’ new writing event at the Courtyard Theatre – last minute deadline! Read More »
