JIM ELDRIDGE

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Day 1:

MORNING SESSION (starts 10:00am)

Welcome and Introduction

Brief Explanation of Writing for TV, Film and Radio; and the structure of a team-written show: (Exec. Producer(s); Producer(s), Storyline Editor(s); Script Editor(s); Creator/Head Writer; the Writing Team.

The stages of developing & writing a script

Creating the story

	The group will together create a series idea, either for TV or radio, depending on the wish of the majority of the group.
	The group will create the major characters for the series.
	The group will develop the story arc for the pilot episode.
	The group will come up with further different stories for the series.
	The members of the group will choose which particular episode they wish to write.

13:00 Lunch

The pub in the village, The Kings Arms, does reasonably price pub 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 at 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)

Everyone develops their episode by writing the first draft of a scene-by-scene breakdown/step treatment to show how their particular episode will work.

Hand in scene-by-scenes for photocopying.

17:00 Workshop ends

DAY TWO

MORNING SESSION (starts 10:00am)

Recap of the series idea, and the stories.

Hand out of everyone's Episode breakdowns. Silent read-through. Discussion:

	Does each episode feel the same length?
	Do the characters have continuity in the different episodes?
	Does it feel like a series?
	If any episode feels it does not fit with the others, what needs to be done to make it fit?

Following discussion: 2nd drafts of scene-by-scene breakdowns to be worked on, revised or

polished.

Each writer produces a sample scene from episode to show lead characters.

13.00 Lunch.

AFTERNOON SESSION (starts 14.00)

Read through of sample scenes. Discussion.

Do the lead characters feel the same people in the different scenes?

Each writer develops their scene-by-scene into a script, with individual assistance from Jim.

(Note: Each participant will work at a speed that is comfortable for them. Some people who prefer to write fast will

produce more scenes for their script; others - who prefer to work at a slower pace - will produce less written work.

This is not about speed, it is about being satisfied with your work).

Final get-together for feedback and discussion.

17:00 Workshop ends

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