Introduction


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. Each resource approaches things from their writers own perspective – so take from each one what you like!

Writing resources

Inspiration

Seeing through the eyes of all your characters: Anna Jordan

I think it’s usual to see the world we create through the eyes of one or two of our characters. Stories tend to have one…
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REPOST- Chris Thorpe on Writing Collaboratively, Writing for Performance and Performing your Work

During this public health emergency, the safety and wellbeing of our staff, artists, audiences and families comes first. We are exploring ways in which we…
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REPOST- Bruntwood Prize Toolkit WEEK ONE- Getting Started

In a statement regarding COVID19 the Government has advised people to stay away from theatres. During this public health emergency, the safety and wellbeing of…
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REPOST: Introduction to the Bruntwood Prize Toolkit

In a statement regarding COVID19 the Government has advised people to stay away from theatres. During this public health emergency, the safety and wellbeing of…
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Livestream workshop MASTERLIST

There’s loads of brilliant opportunities for writers open to scripts in early 2020- are you writing for the Women’s Prize for Playwriting, or the ETPEP…
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REPOST Charlene James – on going to the theatre

Playwright Charlene James wrote two provocations for the Bruntwood Prize back in 2017. As CUTTIN’ IT plays here at the Royal Exchange Theatre tonight, here’s…
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REPOST: Charlene James- on process

Playwright Charlene James wrote two provocations for the Bruntwood Prize back in 2017. As CUTTIN’ IT opens for it’s first preview here at the Royal…
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Tanika Gupta- ensure your story is clear, dramatic and theatrical –  22 May, 6pm-8pm

On Wednesday 22nd May- 6pm-8pm playwright Tanika Gupta will lead our final livestreamed workshop for 2019 on how you might explore your work to ensure…
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