Tom Ryalls – a writer and leading cultural organiser, and author of This Book is Short: A Toolkit for Creative ADHDers – shares his top tips for getting a creative project started and finished. ADHD manifests in different ways for different people, and often interacts with other aspects of our lives, our health, and the … Continue reading Get that project done: five tips for creative ADHDers
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Discover the Most Performed Plays of 2025
Every year, we license thousands of amateur performances of NHB-published plays, helping amateur groups, schools, youth theatres and others create their own brilliant productions. With over 1,500 titles on our list, there's no shortage of exciting options! We know that proven, popular hits can serve as important inspiration when planning a season – so to … Continue reading Discover the Most Performed Plays of 2025
Top tips on sight-reading for dyslexic actors
In her extensive work with dyslexic and neurodiverse actors, mentor and coach Deborah Groves has helped performers at all levels discover how they learn and work best, and identify strategies to help them achieve their goals. Here, in an extract from her book The Dyslexic Actor's Toolkit, Deborah shares her top tips for sight-reading in … Continue reading Top tips on sight-reading for dyslexic actors
Writing a Great Screenplay: Formatting and Language Tips to Elevate Your Script
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
The Prompt Book 