National Centre for Writing: An Introduction to Screenwriting and Writing Poetry courses

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12-week online course in partnership with University of East Anglia       An Introduction to Scriptwriting 12-week online course begins next week Last few places remaining   Join writer for stage and screen Molly Naylor (BBC Radio, Sky One) for a 12 week in-depth exploration of scriptwriting. Run in partnership with the University of East Anglia, this practical online programme will teach you how to generate great ideas and turn them into stories across a variety of forms including television, film, theatre and radio.     Building blocks for great writing   During the course you will: Learn how to generate and develop ideas Gain advice on creating, pitching and developing feature screenplays Explore sound and dialogue techniques for radio and podcasts Creating compelling characters for stage Learn how to develop a TV concept into a full treatment Practice editing your own work, and giving and receiving constructive criticism  Discuss the best way to approach agents   The course is capped at 15 places to ensure a tailored experience. You will receive individual tutor feedback on project assignments each fortnight as well as the opportunity to workshop ideas and receive feedback from your fellow classmates.   About the tutor   Molly Naylor is a writer and performer. Her stage work includes LIGHTS! PLANETS! PEOPLE! (winner of the Norfolk Arts Award for Theatre), Whenever I Get Blown Up I Think Of You (adapted for BBC Radio 4) and My Robot Heart. Screen work includes After Hours (Sky One) – available to stream on Now TV. She is currently working on her first feature film, I’ll See Myself Out (Jeva Films).   Molly has appeared on a range of radio shows including Four Thought, Midweek, Bespoken Word (BBC Radio 4) and the Wondermentalist cabaret (BBC Radio 3). She has performed at festivals and events all over the world, including Latitude Festival, Edinburgh Book Festival, the Brighton Fringe, Salisbury Festival, Palabra Y Musica and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. She has published two poetry collections, and a graphic novel.   ‘Brave, funny, tough and beautiful writing’ — Guardian   Last chance to apply...   Writing Poetry: Next Steps (24-week course) Starts Monday 31 January   Award-winning poet Helen Ivory will be your guide through this next level course, designed for poets keen to push themselves further. Through experimentation, challenge and feedback, you will produce new work and have a better sense of how to assess your poetry objectively.   Application deadline: 12noon GMT on Wednesday 26 January – places will be allocated based on submission date.     Designed in partnership with the prestigious School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia Copyright © 2022 National Centre for Writing, All rights reserved. Registered charity number: 1110725 Our mailing address is: National Centre for Writing Dragon Hall 115 - 123 King Street Norwich, Norfolk NR1 1QE United Kingdom