At the heart of every acclaimed TV drama, is a great story. In this newly developed 1-day workshop, experienced screenwriter and series story producer, Neil Arksey, will give you invaluable tips and tools to navigate the colourful world of team writing.

Serial drama has always been the training ground and key route into TV scriptwriting on both sides of the Atlantic. Using practical examples you’ll be examining the process of in-house story development, from character to dialogue, method and structure. You’ll develop your story muscles in one action-packed day, and walk away armed with an understanding of what it takes to be part of the writing team on a successful continuing drama.

Learn what goes on inside the story office, including how to storyline, beat, scene-by-scene and weave together multiple story strands. With practical advice and real-world insights, you’ll get a solid framework to help you develop your next project and give you the edge in the competitive world of TV drama.

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:

• The big idea
• Precinct
• Creating core characters
• Serial storytelling
• Futures – long-term stories
• Launch episodes
• Storylining
• Beats
• Scene-by-scenes
• Story editing
• The Head Writer
• Teleplays
• Script editing