Thinking About Writing – Details, episodes & analysis

The final episode of How to Write a Script is here, and fittingly it's looking at finishing your script. We have a think about endings, titles, page counts and proof reading. All this plus contemplating what to do with said finished script, before a nice summary of everything we've talked about across this series.

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Music by Chris Stamper
Illustration by Matt Miles https://www.instagram.com/datmattmiles/
Design by Adam Smith

It's the penultimate episode of the season, and this time we're thinking about how to get the writing done. Methods to stay motivated and make everything feel more manageable by setting targets and taking on the script in sections.

We then consider how to rewrite, including how to look at your own work and analyse what could be improved, allocating priorities to any drafts you undertake.

You can follow the podcast on social media: x.com/writing_pod
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Find out more about Robin and even make an enquiry about getting notes on your script at robinleetaylor.com

And if you want to support the show you can become a Patron via patreon.com/Thinking About Writing

Music by Chris Stamper
Illustration by Matt Miles https://www.instagram.com/datmattmiles/
Design by Adam Smith

The season two finale is here, and we're finishing off by thinking about the struggles writers can face when a big old writer's block lands in their path. We'll be going over four potential causes of the condition and suggesting some ways for overcoming them, so you can keep on writing.

Thanks so much for listening this season, and if you've any thoughts or feelings you'd like to share about this and future editions, get in touch!

You can follow the podcast on social media: x.com/writing_pod
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Or search for Thinking About Writing on Facebook.

Find out more about Robin and even make an enquiry about getting notes on your script at robinleetaylor.com

And if you want to support the show you can become a Patron via patreon.com/Thinking About Writing

Mixing by Peter Thompson
Music by Chris Stamper
Illustration by Matt Miles https://www.instagram.com/datmattmiles/
Design by Adam Smith

This week we're joined by radio producer/director/editor/writer (So many slashes!) Penny Leicester to talk about the joys and opportunities in writing for audio.

We discuss the imaginative options in audio, the power of using sound effectively and what a radio script may look like.

Check out Penny's recommendation of The Voice In My Ear by Claudine Toutoungi here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001kh5f

You can follow the podcast on social media: x.com/writing_pod
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Find out more about Robin and even make an enquiry about getting notes on your script at robinleetaylor.com

And if you want to support the show you can become a Patron via patreon.com/Thinking About Writing

Mixing by Peter Thompson
Music by Chris Stamper
Illustration by Matt Miles https://www.instagram.com/datmattmiles/
Design by Adam Smith

This week we're thinking about what makes something funny, and what could be more amusing than some theories from classic comedy icon, social psychologist, Erving Goffman?

We'll be talking about interpretations and formations of funny moments as well as rummaging in a big old tombola full of terminology. Chuckles ahoy!

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Find out more about Robin and even make an enquiry about getting notes on your script at robinleetaylor.com

And if you want to support the show you can become a Patron via patreon.com/Thinking About Writing

Mixing by Peter Thompson
Music by Chris Stamper 
Illustration by Matt Miles https://www.instagram.com/datmattmiles/
Design by Adam Smith

Following on from last week's episode about forging a career as a writer, we get some insight on the Writers' Guild of Great Britain and everything they do for working writers, with special guest and deputy co-chair of the Guild, William Gallagher.

We also talk about ensuring writing competitions are fair and legit, copyright, how to deal with inappropriate treatment, plus a cheeky topical chat about AI.

Find out more about the WGGB at https://writersguild.org.uk/
Follow them on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheWritersGuild

And William is on Twitter too https://twitter.com/WGallagher
Or have a look at his Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamGallagher

You can follow the podcast on social media: x.com/writing_pod
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Or search for Thinking About Writing on Facebook.

Find out more about Robin and even make an enquiry about getting notes on your script at robinleetaylor.com

And if you want to support the show you can become a Patron via patreon.com/Thinking About Writing

Mixing by Peter Thompson
Music by Chris Stamper 
Illustration by Matt Miles https://www.instagram.com/datmattmiles/
Design by Adam Smith 

This week we get a bit more practical with our thoughts as we consider ways that people might turn their writing into a career. We cover topics like building up solid sample scripts, how to get noticed, creating and maintaining contacts and the big doozy of money. Plus a good old existential discussion of how much it all matters at the end of the day.

You can follow the podcast on social media: x.com/writing_pod
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Or search for Thinking About Writing on Facebook.

Find out more about Robin and even make an enquiry about getting notes on your script at robinleetaylor.com

And if you want to support the show you can become a Patron via patreon.com/Thinking About Writing
Mixing by Peter Thompson
Music by Chris Stamper 
Illustration by Matt Miles https://www.instagram.com/datmattmiles/
Design by Adam Smith

This week we're joined by Hannah Tyrrell-Pinder, the co-founder of Box of Tricks Theatre, a new writing focused theatre company based in the north of England. We learn about the many initiatives they run, as well as generally discussing why theatre is such an exciting medium and how to get involved in it.

Find out more about Box of Tricks here: https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/
Follow them on X : https://x.com/bottc

You can follow the podcast on social media: x.com/writing_pod
instagram.com/writing_pod
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Or search for Thinking About Writing on Facebook.

Find out more about Robin and even make an enquiry about getting notes on your script at robinleetaylor.com

And if you want to support the show you can become a Patron via patreon.com/Thinking About Writing
Mixing by Peter Thompson
Music by Chris Stamper 
Illustration by Matt Miles https://www.instagram.com/datmattmiles/
Design by Adam Smith

Comedy, drama, comedy drama, we're thinking about all of them this episode. What defines different genres? How much does it matter? And how many times will we refer to Fleabag. Find out by listening in!

You can follow the podcast on social media: x.com/writing_pod
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Or search for Thinking About Writing on Facebook.

Find out more about Robin and even make an enquiry about getting notes on your script at robinleetaylor.com

And if you want to support the show you can become a Patron via patreon.com/Thinking About Writing

Mixing by Peter Thompson
Music by Chris Stamper 
Illustration by Matt Miles https://www.instagram.com/datmattmiles/
Design by Adam Smith

This week we're joined by Empress of the sketch, Gemma Arrowsmith, as we think about the mechanics and qualities which can make for hilarious and effective sketches, how to be economic with your writing and extolling the virtues of creating comedy for radio.

You can find out more on Gemma's website http://gemmaarrowsmith.com/
Listen to her sketch show here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001c6v8

You can follow the podcast on social media: x.com/writing_pod
instagram.com/writing_pod
tiktok.com/@writing_pod
Or search for Thinking About Writing on Facebook.

Find out more about Robin and even make an enquiry about getting notes on your script at robinleetaylor.com

And if you want to support the show you can become a Patron via patreon.com/Thinking About Writing

Mixing by Peter Thompson
Music by Chris Stamper 
Illustration by Matt Miles https://www.instagram.com/datmattmiles/
Design by Adam Smith