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On having fun with form
What is meant by 'form', and how can you be adventurous with it? Phoebe Eclair-Powell won the Bruntwood Prize for… -
Nine ways to find your way (back) to writing
Since winning the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting in 2015, Kendall Feaver's relationship with writing has been turbulent. In an attempt… -
On final checks
Theatre maker Luke Barnes offers some pointers for the moment when you think you're done with your project. -
Letters to an emerging playwright
What might a director look for in my work? What might excite a director to bring their creativity to a… -
Essay: Plays to save the world
The Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting places value on playwrights’ intelligent, focused urgency and compassionate understanding. This is the moment for… -
Chris Urch visits the Kenyon Institute Playwrights Conference
Playwright Chris Urch, who won a Judge's Award at the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2013 for his play THE ROLLING… -
Dear Writer: A letter to you from Hassan Abdulrazzak
This letter is addressed to a specific group of writers and theatre makers, namely those who have arrived to the… -
On togetherness
Together used to seem like a simple word. Freelance arts journalist, theatre critic and academic Catherine Love gives the idea… -
Dear Writer: A letter to you from Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini
Just like there isn’t the perfect story, there isn’t the perfect route. Writer for stage and screen Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini… -
On how to write an audio drama (sort of)
James Fritz won a Judges Award at the Bruntwood Prize for Playwrighting 2015 for his play PARLIAMENT SQUARE. In 2017… -
On not writing
Chinonyerem Odimba was shortlisted for the Bruntwood Prize for Playwrighting in 2015 for WILD IS DE WIND. She guides you… -
On devising
Writer and theatre-maker Sonia Jalaly considers starting points for devising and working with a group of young people to birth…

Writing Resources
We will use this page to share provocations, tips, tutorials and advice all with the aim of helping you shape and develop your writing practice.