Writing a screenplay that will impress readers and have the best chance of making it onscreen isn't just about your story, characters and dialogue – you also need to make it easy and enjoyable to read. In this extract from his book Screenwriting: The Craft and The Career, experienced script-editor, consultant and producer Philip Shelley … Continue reading Writing a Great Screenplay: Formatting and Language Tips to Elevate Your Script
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Michael Palin: Monty Python as it happened
The inspiring Monty Python at Work is Michael Palin's intimate, behind-the-scenes account of the conception and making of the legendary group's shows, films, books and albums, drawn from his published diaries. Here, the author explains what writer-performers can learn from the book - and read further for extracts from the beginning of the Python journey. … Continue reading Michael Palin: Monty Python as it happened
THE KING’S SPEECH Special
The King's Speech dominated this year's Oscars, winning awards for Best Film, Director, Actor and Original Screenplay. Here, its author, David Seidler, explains the inspiration behind the film – and why it is such a personal story to him. The crackle of the radio always got me excited. I loved that radio. The case was … Continue reading THE KING’S SPEECH Special
The Prompt Book 