Scriptwriter and script doctor. BAFTA member. WGGB. Autist. @EdinburghTVFest's Ones to Watch. Hopeful judge on Drag Race. Agent: Guy Howe, WGM Atlantic Talent.
Jun 29, 2022 • 13 tweets • 6 min read
Just got harassed on LinkedIn by the same new writer who harassed me months ago. Had to report and block. Here's what NOT to do if you are a new writer asking people for help or advice THREAD #WritingCommunity#preWGA 1/
This guy approached me for help on a film project. I thought he meant help from me as a development producer/script writer (because I do this A LOT and it's right on my LinkedIn profile), so I quoted my rate and all the services he would get from me. No biggie, right? 2/
Feb 10, 2022 • 25 tweets • 8 min read
Hey #screenwriters- Are differentiated characters and dialogue a challenge? Or conflict itself? I just read this MIND-BLOWING book about types of behaviour, how they are seen by others, body language, and how to stress the types TF out. THREAD 1/
So I’m going to share takeaways to help you crack the “I need conflict” or “my characters are too similar” or “the dialogue sounds the same” or “No idea how my character would move through the world.” 2/
Jan 30, 2022 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
Just catching up with @SHO_Billions so I thought I'd mention the glorious time I finally met @lewis_damian after adoring him forever.
You must understand the backstory.
I first saw him in Band of Brothers, and I had a little personal connection to Lt Withers. #WW2 THREAD
My Grandpa was in the Army, a sniper and a munitions expert serving in the same base at Winters before he want to the Pacific. I emailed Winters about this, but I also saw Damian Lewis playing him in the most perfect way. In fact, all of Band of Brothers is played beautifully. 2/
Jan 25, 2022 • 12 tweets • 5 min read
Hi #screenwriting and #animation people- beware - there is another established animation house doing super unscrupulous things after asking for women writers on twitter. And they're not the only one. Here are some things to look out for, and they're SHOCKING
MINI THREAD 1/
Even though I've had 23 scripts broadcast by BBC Children's, this newest one asked me asked me to write a 5-minute script based on scenarios in their existing IP. And they asked me to sign away the rights for it in a disclaimer that was attached. READ the disclaimer!
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Jun 24, 2020 • 66 tweets • 15 min read
Being a scriptwriter, networking sounds like a nightmare, right? GAH. Maybe you live in the middle of nowhere, or are mega-introverted (me!), or feel too new to offer much. But you REALLY want to be in a writers room! THREAD 1/ #PreWGA#NationalWritingDay
Or you want to contact an awesome Director! Or you want to collaborate with a group of creatives! What can you do? As a tv writer, and a Uni lecturer who teaches networking to tv and film students, and I’ve gathered specific tricks, tips and ideas 2/
Jun 12, 2020 • 60 tweets • 19 min read
If you are a new comedy writer struggling with your pilot script, man I get it. UGH. It feels like you hit brick wall after brick wall. It’s exhausting going after your passion when you feel you are going it alone. (THREAD) #PreWGA#screenwriting 1/
I’ve spent 14 years in tv, the last four years studying comedy scriptwriting, reading scripts, and giving notes. Here are some tips, questions and resources I’ve collated (stolen?) from the giants that could help you. 2/
