An intensive, practical course designed to produce professional writers and compelling scripts.
Weekend workshops at Corsham Court campus.
Taught by acclaimed industry professionals – working practitioners who continue to love what they do.
You'll craft a practical project, which leads to a showcase presentation.
Take your writing to the highest level, and develop clear strategies for professional success. With a combination of expert guidance and peer-group workshopping, we encourage you to develop your unique voice while meeting the demands of a highly competitive industry.
We cover all media, including theatre, radio, film and television, and offer extensive training in professional skills. By the end of the course, you’ll have a comprehensive portfolio of original work, a finished script to professional standards, industry connections and a fully-realised showcase presentation. Take your writing to the highest level, and develop clear strategies for professional success. With a combination of expert guidance and peer-group workshopping, we encourage you to develop your unique voice while meeting the demands of a highly competitive industry.
We cover all media, including theatre, radio, film and television, and offer extensive training in professional skills. By the end of the course, you’ll have a comprehensive portfolio of original work, a finished script to professional standards, industry connections and a fully-realised showcase presentation.
Success stories
Cannes Film Festival
Brittany McComas’s short film was accepted for the Cannes Film Festival 2016.
Plymouth Theatre Royal
Oliver Gamblin had his short play "Gone Fishing", selected to be produced as part of Plymouth Fringe Festival.
New Venture Theatre
Stephen Connolly was one of eight winners of New Venture's 10 Minute Play Competition.
Channel 4
Tom Parfitt was selected as one of 12 successful writers now included in a young writer's "pool" at Hollyoaks.
Edinburgh Fringe
Richard Sheridan’s play "Odd Shaped Balls" received five-star reviews and was 18th in the ranking of over 1200 shows at the fringe in 2014.
Glastonbury Five Day Film Challenge
Rachel Whitelock, a graduate in MA Scriptwriting, won Best Film, Best Script and People's Choice in the Glastonbury Five Day Film Challenge. Rachel wrote and directed the short film "Toast".
Lecture series
You’ll be able to attend relevant seminars and lectures at Corsham Court and Newton Park. Previous lectures have included presentations by Lord Puttnam and leading story developers from Pixar and the BBC.