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INTRODUCTION TO WRITING COMEDY & DRAMA FOR RADIO WORKSHOP

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MORNING SESSION (starts 10:00am)

 

Welcome and Introduction
 

Writing Drama and Comedy for Radio

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Setting out a Radio script

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Creating the illusion of reality - the importance of sound effects

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Dialogue

 

Creating a Drama or a Series or Serial for Radio

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How the BBC Radio commissioning process work.

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Budget implications

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Has the series idea got “legs” (could it be long running)?

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Writing to fit time-slots available for comedy and drama on radio
 

Original script/adaptation/development

 

Using Teamwriting to Create and Develop a Script:

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Creating characters and story

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The story arc: the importance of the scene-by-scene breakdown in the writing process.

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The script - first draft

 

13:00  Lunch

The pub in the village The Kings Arms, does reasonably priced meals or sandwiches on Saturdays. On Sundays only meat meals are available, so if you are vegetarian or vegan you are advised to bring your own packed lunch to the Sunday workshop. Alternatively The Hope and Anchor a mile and a half away in Port Carlisle offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available, free, during the workshop

 

AFTERNOON SESSION (starts 14:00)

 

The Pitch:

Each participant will have 10 minutes one-to-one time with Jim to discuss an idea they wish to develop

 

Simultaneously:

 

Participants create their own comedy or drama play, series or serial for radio

By the end of the afternoon the participants will aim to produce a scene-by-scene breakdown of one episode (if a series or serial)

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Participants will write a scene from the story developed during the morning session

In this workshop each participant will work at a speed that is comfortable for them.  Some people who prefer to write fast will produce more scenes; others - who prefer to work at a slower pace - will produce less written work.  It is intended that each person will develop their own ability and style in writing at a pace that is comfortable for them.

 

16:30  Feedback session

17:00  Workshop ends

 

 

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