Less advanced writers might wonder that experienced writers need help with their careers, but nothing could be further from the case. There are many problems that face such writers and which can sabotage a successful career.

Writing Skills

Some writers may achieve early success but not totally understand how. They may become anxious that learning craft skills will somehow stifle this first burst of inspiration, but most experienced writers understand that refining their skills can only add to their abilities not subtract from them.

Others may find themselves trapped writing material that they do not find satisfying, or may find themselves losing focus and energy.

Experienced writers understand the need constantly to fine-tune craft skills, finding new challenges and new areas to explore without losing their individual voice.

Support Materials

By this stage, an experienced writer will already have worked out some efficient work strategies, but may need to deal with individual problems. These could range from time management to psychological management.

In the past, we’ve brought in industry consultants and psychologists to deal with issues from procrastination to fear of failure and how to deal with success!

Industry and Networking

At this level you will have a strong understanding of the industry and be working on projects in collaboration with industry professionals.

Portfolio

An advanced portfolio will contain a number of proposals and completed scripts - but now the emphasis is less on quantity than on high quality - including a number which have been optioned and/or commissioned.

There may well also be a constant output of writing in other media, developing new ideas and consolidating voice and style.

We provide:

• regular craft and project development workshops
• residential courses
• one-off masterclasses
• Personal consultancy service for projects from start to final draft
• email newsletter, including industry news and networking events