Felixstowe Scribblers 2021: BBC writersroom newsletter.

Tuesday, 8 November 2011

BBC writersroom newsletter.

Welcome to the New Writing Talent Search: Heartlands
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Passionate about writing television drama for the BBC and live in the 'heartlands' of England?BBC writersroom and the Doctors team at BBC Birmingham are searching for exceptional new and emerging writers from the Midlands who want to write drama for television. Heartlands will provide an industry training and development opportunity for writers with some of the most experienced producers in the country. The talent search opens on 14th November - find out how you can enter:http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/heartlands_new_writing_talent_search.shtml

Heartlands Launch event
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To mark the launch of Heartlands, BBC writersroom will be hosting a very special Q&A event at the Library Theatre, Birmingham on Monday 14th November at 6pm.
Will Trotter (BBC Executive Producer, Drama Series) Peter Lloyd (Senior Producer, Doctors) and Paul Ashton (Development Producer, BBC Writersroom) will be on hand to answer your questions.
Book your FREE place at the Heartlands launch:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/heartlands_launch_event.shtml

Scripts
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Our scripts are in PDF format - if you can't read them, download Adobe Reader from http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/categories/plug/acrobat/acrobat.shtml?intro

Hidden - Episode 1 by Ronan Bennett
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/insight/downloads/scripts/hidden_ep1.pdf

Merlin - The Wicked Day by Howard Overman
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/insight/downloads/scripts/merlin_s4_ep3.pdf

Outnumbered - Series 4, Episode 5 by Guy Jenkin & Andy Hamilton
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/insight/downloads/scripts/outnumbered_s4_ep5.pdf

Torchwood - Miracle Day: Episode 1 by Russell T Davies
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/insight/downloads/scripts/torchwood_miracle_day_ep1.pdf

Don't forget you can browse through all of the scripts in our script archive.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/insight/script_archive.shtml

Submitting your script to BBC writersroom
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Want to write for the BBC? Find out what to send us on our script submissions page.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/writing/submissions_writersroom.shtml

Blog----Death in Paradise writer Robert Thorogood shares his advice on securing your first TV commission, top tips on how to submit a short story for the forthcoming Opening Lines series from Radio 4's Gemma Jenkins, and an update on the Salford Sitcom showcase.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/writersroom/

Opportunities
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Marza Storycircus competition
Deadline: 15 November 2011Global search for high-concept stories to be developed into animated feature films.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/marza_storycircus_2011.shtml

Everyword Festival: BBC writersroom workshop
Deadline: 18 November 2011
Book a free place on our script writing workshop at the Liverpool Playhouse.http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/everyword_2011_workshop.shtml

Immersive Writing Lab Competition
Deadline: 21 November 2011
Create a cross-platform storyworld and win a £6k development fund.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/immersive_writing_lab_2011.shtml

Brockley Jack Studio Theatre: Write Now
Deadline: 25 November 2011
New writing festival in SE London which gives emerging playwrights the opportunity to see their work performed.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/brockley_jack_write_now_2011.shtml

Cahoots Theatre Company
Deadline: 26 November 2011
Opportunity for writers in the Midlands to have their play produced and performed at the Century Theatre, Leicestershire.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/cahoots_2011.shtml

BBC Comedy: Jesting About 2
Deadline: 28 November 2011
Are you a writer, performer or comedian? BBC Comedy are searching for the next generation of comedy talent.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/jesting_about_2.shtml

Write for EastEnders: E20
Deadline: 30 November 2011
The EastEnders: E20 Writers School is now open to applications from writers aged 16-22.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/e20_writing_school_2011.shtml

New Writing Talent Search: Heartlands
Deadline: 02 December 2011
Want to write drama for television? BBC writersroom and BBC Birmingham are searching for exceptional new writers from the Midlands.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/heartlands_new_writing_talent_search.shtml

BBC Radio 4: Opening Lines
Deadline: 02 December 2011
The BBC Radio Drama Readings Unit welcomes unsolicited submissions for their annual series, Opening Lines.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/radio_4_opening_lines_2011.shtml

Steyning Festival Theatre Trail 2012
Deadline: 02 December 2011
Steyning Festival Theatre Trail 2012 is seeking 6 new plays from playwrights in the South East.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/steyning_festival_theatre_trail_2012.shtml

TC Brian Way Award 2012
Deadline: 09 December 2011
£6,000 prize for a play that stimulates the imagination of young audiences.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/tc_brian_way_2012.shtml

The BBC Writersroom Future Talent Award for Writers
Deadline: 15 December 2011
Opportunity for north-based student/recent graduate drama writers to access development opportunities and mentoring from the BBC.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/future_talent_award_for_writers.shtml

Circalit: Get your film made
Deadline: 15 December 2011
Submit a 3-5 minute original comedy script and have it produced by award-winning filmmaker, Jason Wingard.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/circalit_get_your_film_made_2011.shtml

New Writers Awards for Playwrights 2012
Deadline: 19 December 2011
Bursaries and professional mentoring for emerging playwrights based in Scotland.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/new_writers_awards_scotland.shtml

Theatre Trail Writers Competition 2012
Deadline: 31 January 2012
Have your play performed at next year's Arundel Festival Theatre Trail.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/theatre_trail_2012.shtml

One Act Playwriting Competition
Deadline: 31 January 2011
The Drama Association of Wales' One Act Playwrighting Competition is now open for submissions.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/one_act_playwrighting_comp.shtml

REPOSITORY

The Jack Wilkinson Competition for stories about children for an adult reader, is open for entries until 1st June. Stories should be emailed in the usual way to Georgina, making clear that it is a competition entry. Your entries can be in any genre of writing and should be no more than a maximum of 1,500words. Once all entries have been received, they will all be posted on the Repository. Members will have a week to read and choose their favourite three stories. Please do not vote for your own story. Your top three choices should be emailed to Georgina stating 1st, 2nd, 3rd and the corresponding story titles. Please don’t make any comments below the stories until the outcome has been announced. All stories will be published anonymously, with only a story title and a corresponding letter of the alphabet. Once all votes are in (and scores have been double checked) the winning entries will be announced. As we are unable to present the trophy due to the existing situation, an e-certificate will be awarded to the winner. The more entries, the better, so get those scribbling sticks out! Please email all contributions to Georgina Dave

CORONAVIRUS

Due to the outbreak of Coronavirus, Felixstowe Scribblers have sadly cancelled all future meetings until such time as Government advice and restrictions are lifted.

This means a great upheaval to many of our writers, but we will do our best to keep you updated both on this weblog and by email.

We intend to maintain our writing with 500-750 word assignments that may be posted on here for a short period of time whilst our WhatsApp group will have regular 100-200 word exercises to help keep our creative minds working.

Further information will be released as soon as possible.

30 March 2020

Gipping Press

Felixstowe Scribblers chose Gipping Press to publish their 2014, 2017 and 2019 anthologies. Our reasoning was based on their enthusiastic help, great track record and, more than anything else, the quality and high standard of their work. Our anthologies are testament to their expertise.

We anticipate another anthology in 2021 and will be seeking the help once again, of Gipping Press.

We can honestly recommend Gipping Press to anyone seeking advice in publication and for their very competitive prices.

Thank you Gipping Press.

http://www.gippingpress.co.uk/GPselfpublshing.html

Where we meet

Felixstowe Scribblers meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month in The Room at the Top in Felixstowe Library, Crescent Road. Meetings start at 7.30pm and end at 10.00pm.

Details of the library are on their website at https://www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/libraries/felixstowe-library/.

Felixstowe Scribblers are indebted to the Library and its helpful staff for all their valuable assistance.

Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, our annual membership fees have been reduced from £30 to £15 for the coming year until November 2021.

Meetings, when they are able to be organised again will allow people preferring to pay at each meeting a charge of £5.

Our writing programmes are available via our two avenues, The Repository and our WhatsApp group.

Membership is open to both published and hobby writers and whilst there are no age limits it is wise to be aware that there may be adult content included in some work.

For more information about Felixstowe Scribblers simply email our Secretary catherine.stafford1@ntlworld.com or our Chairman, Dave, at scribblers.1@btinternet.com.

Committee Members:

Hon President: Ruth Dugdall.

Chairman: Dave Feakes.

Secretary: Cathy Stafford.

Treasurer: Beryl Sabel.

Scribblers Repository Editor: Georgina Salmon.

Weblog Co-ordinator: to be arranged.

Anthology sub committee:

Beryl Sabel,

Georgina Salmon,

Dave Feakes.

WhatsApp administrator:

Justin Keogh

In Memory

Martin Enticknap One time member of the Scribblers who stayed in touch from his home on Sanday in the Orklands. 2003.

Nobby Clarke A keen sailor, he relayed many amusing tales from his past life. Died tragically in a road traffic accident in 2004.

Bill Budner A lay preacher who joined the Scribblers and provided so many prolific words in his short stories. 2006.

Jack Wilkinson Our youngest member for four years, he provided so much laughter and talented creativity before losing his life to cancer at the tender age of twelve. 2006.

Allen Williams Our Welsh wizard had a wonderful wit that kept the group in fits of laughter. 2007.

John Crowson At 97, our most senior member. He passed just a week before he was published for the very first time in the 2010 Felixstowe Scribblers Anthology. 2009.

Doreen Rayner Published and very knowledgeable Felixstowe historian and former member of the Scribblers. 2012

Les Smith Such a welcoming and endearing character, his laughter, matched with his personality and his humorous writing leaves the Scribblers much poorer for his loss. 2015

Mairead Reidy Such a warm hearted and generous person who was both extremely talented and knowledgeable. Liked and loved by all. Another very sad loss to our creative group. 2018

Dick Bradshaw A warm and friendly long term member. A wonderful and published writer with a wealth of knowledge and so many humorous tales. A very sad loss of a good friend. 2018

It is fitting that we also remember Liam Fairhurst of Soham who died of cancer in 2009. He raised enormous sums of money for charity all beginning in memory of his friend and ours, Jack Wilkinson.

Maurice James, the creator of the Coast to Coast competitions and a great friend to the Scribblers. 2010