development heaven
(FROM CONCEPT THROUGH TO FIRST DRAFT)

INTRODUCTION

Most writers are never short of a creative idea or two. But deciding which one to develop - and then sticking to it - is a whole other ball-game, especially in today's uncertain climate.

Many find themselves surrounded by a bunch of half-polished pitches and unfinished drafts, unsure of what to turn their attention to next.  

This course is designed to lift a select group of those writers out of isolation and guide them forward as they take their embryonic TV projects from concept through to polished draft over a six-month, nurturing script development programme (with a break for writing, in the summer). 

CONTENT

​The course offers the following benefits:

• Professional feedback and guidance from an established screenwriter with extensive script editing, storylining and production experience
• The opportunity to learn from giving and receiving feedback
  
• 1-2-1 tutorials
• Practical experience of meeting strict deadlines
• Insights into the current market
• Advice on career strategy
• A chance to meet peers at a similar level of their careers and expand your network
• The discipline and satisfaction of getting to the end of your script!

STARTS at 11AM ON FRIDAY 30TH MAY 

SESSIONS RUN FROM 11AM to 6PM EVERY LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH (EXCEPT AUGUST) UNTIL END NOVEMBER

Demand is expected to be high for these coveted places, so kick procrastination into touch and secure your spot today!

VENUE
BECTU
Prospect House
​100 Rochester Row 
London
SW1P 1JP

(The venue is fully accessible and is close to Victoria rail & underground stations.)

DATES (SIX SESSIONS)
1. Friday 30 May 2025
2. Friday 27 June
3. Friday 25 July
4. Friday 26 September
5. Friday 31 October
6. Friday 28 November

FROM 11 am - 6pm

PRICE (SIX SESSIONS)
£620 Full price
£580 Concessions
£525 BECTU member price

Note: Stage payments can be arranged.

We offer the concessionary rate to full-time students as well as to members of these affiliated organisations.  If you are a member of one of these organisations.

TUTOR
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Anji Loman Field is an established writer, storyliner, script editor and producer. She’s worked in film, television and radio drama in multiple genres across three continents, most recently as lead writer on THE DEVIL'S PROMISE, a 6 x 50' episode English/Arabic supernatural thriller, created by Tony Jordan (Red Planet) for MBC. 

​Her past students include Mike Bullen, creator of Cold Feet and writer/producer/director Sean McConville (Deadline; The Quiet Hour).
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Here's a snapshot of what previous participants have said about Anji's courses and workshops:

"Anji is very generous with her time and her expertise. The workshops were very focused and her advice is practical, demystifying and clear. Enormously useful."   Desi Lyon (Radio & TV writer represented by the Blake Friedmann Agency)
 
"In addition to delivering what was promised in terms of how to approach writing for Existing TV Drama, Anji’s clear expertise in writing provided insights that I can apply immediately to projects across various other formats."  Sean Kelly (Executive Producer/Screenwriter)
 
"Excellent teacher. Fun. Very clear and real information about how a story is developed from a pitch to production, as well as how it's woven into longer show storylines. We had such fun working on storylines together. It was superb. I would go every Sunday."  Mera Kalam - Aspiring Screenwriter
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More information here: www.anjilomanfield.com