2006-11-07 21:45:52 · 9 answers · asked by chocolategirl 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
Go to the BBC website. There is a section about writing TV dramas and there are also opportunities to write for them.
2006-11-07 21:50:36 · answer #1 · answered by b97st 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep. Do lots and lots of research. Read everything you can find on writing TV scripts, and read as many TV scripts as you can find.
Every kind of writing is subtley different, and this is especially true for film and TV, where they have to be formatted in a particular way, both in terms of visual layout (ie on the page) and dramatic layout (ie the pacing, characters, exposition, and so on).
You'll find that they are written to a fairly prescribed formula, and once you learn what that formula is, you'll be able to write a much more satisfying and saleable drama.
2006-11-08 05:52:56 · answer #2 · answered by RoyF 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join up at night school to a creative writing course they cover all sorts of writing and do a session on scripts writing it is so different to actually story writing and very interesting. You will also meet some like minded people that share your interest.
Phone or pop in to your local library as many have groups that meet there who enjoy writing and share their experiences and you get good constructive criticism.
Go to the BBC web site as they have a section that is helpfull for this and lots of competitions to write a scrip for one of their shows which is a good start.
2006-11-08 05:59:15 · answer #3 · answered by momof3 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its unlikely you'd go from nothing to TV play write with nothing in between, that sounds like schoolboy dreams to me.
Most play writes will work with local drama groups doing adaptation and building their skill and craft.
Thinking you can go straight into writing TV dramas is like saying you think they have no skill
Join the production team for your local drama group to see if you have any skill or interest in it.
2006-11-08 05:56:15 · answer #4 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you written anything before? That is do you have material that was published. Its good you know what you want ultimately but must set realistic short term goals. Visit the BBC website. when you are ready to roll, ensure you choose a topic that dear to you. That way your passion will overshadow what you lack in skill .
Best of Luck
2006-11-08 06:34:31 · answer #5 · answered by gutsa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a class- creative writing or something similar...it will help you in the structure and editing.
2006-11-08 08:06:08 · answer #6 · answered by Sassy P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you start by taking some English lessons, if you plan on writing in English that is.
2006-11-08 05:53:00 · answer #7 · answered by Gillian 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, here's some advice - use proper English - it's 'I have not WRITTEN a play before' not wrote!!!!!!!
2006-11-08 06:29:26 · answer #8 · answered by chasanddavelover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For TV! Ambitious eh? Well, good luck to you.
2006-11-08 05:47:45 · answer #9 · answered by PollyPocket 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋