The Screenwriting Academy @scriptcourses

Online scriptwriting courses run by BAFTA award-winning screenwriter/producer Douglas Dougan. Edinburgh, UK Joined May 2009

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The Screenwriting Academy @scriptcourses

2 years ago

This is why they are striking. And it is not just the entertainment industry. AI threatens 1000s of jobs in every sector.

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The Screenwriting Academy @scriptcourses

3 years ago

Writing for radio and podcasts is a huge and increasing market now. Come and learn the skills of scripting your own play in my new course Writing Drama for Radio and Podcasts starting this month in Edinburgh. Write in a fun, supportive group course-bookings.lifelong.ed.ac.uk/courses/CW/cre…

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The Screenwriting Academy @scriptcourses

3 years ago

So you have done some screenwriting courses and writing yourself. Now take it to the limit with the real skills that will make your scripts truly professional. Weekly classes online at course-bookings.lifelong.ed.ac.uk/courses/FM/fil… #amwriting #screenwriting

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The Screenwriting Academy @scriptcourses

5 years ago

With the 4-hour Snyder cut out (which I will not be watching even if you hold a gun to my head), got me thinking: what other films would we like to see a definitive director's cut of? I'll start: Paddington 2

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The Screenwriting Academy @scriptcourses

5 years ago

COVID-19 means my intro to screenwriting course has moved online. A mix of independent learning plus weekly video classes, but the same level of creativity, inspiration, interaction & fun. Plus you don't need to be in Edinburgh anymore! course-bookings.lifelong.ed.ac.uk/courses/FM/fil…

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The Screenwriting Academy @scriptcourses

5 years ago

In this new, strange world, my teaching is having to change. My scriptwriting and adaptation courses for University of Edinburgh will be online during autumn but will be the same level of fun, interactivity and creativity. Details at ed.ac.uk/studying/short…

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The Screenwriting Academy @scriptcourses

5 years ago

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary

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The Screenwriting Academy @scriptcourses

6 years ago

Celebrating the life and work of Hollywood screenwriter Leigh Brackett who died today in 1978. She was responsible for loads of classics like The Big Sleep (1946), Rio Bravo (1959), The Long Goodbye (1973) and draft 1 of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980).

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The Screenwriting Academy @scriptcourses

6 years ago

So all my teaching and work commitments have been cancelled. I'm now isolating at home for the foreseeable future. Got food in, got my laptop, and enough grub and litter for the cat. See you all on the other side.

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The Screenwriting Academy @scriptcourses

6 years ago

Learn the skills of writing scripts for episodic television in this unique workshop run over 6 months. Real work experience of being part of a writers room. Bursary support available. eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-tv-scrip…

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The Screenwriting Academy @scriptcourses

6 years ago

Got a script that needs to be rewritten? Maybe you have ambitions to work as a script editor? Learn the art of professional script editing at our new 8-week classroom course. Starting 15 October, find out more here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/script-editi…

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The Screenwriting Academy @scriptcourses

6 years ago

It's Friday. You should be writing.

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6 years ago

Writing drama means writing scripts, but there are different challenges whether it is for film, TV, stage or radio. Come and try them out - see which one suits you. You will produce a number of short scripts that can kick-start your creative writing. course-bookings.lifelong.ed.ac.uk/courses/FM/fil…