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Thinking About Writing

Robin Taylor

Education

Arts

Tv & Film

Frequency: 1 episode/22d. Total Eps: 34

A podcast which aims to explore and demystify some of the terminology and techniques involved in script writing. This is a show for anyone who is writing or thinking about writing for TV, film, theatre or audio. Hosted by comedy writer and script editor unextraordinaire, Robin Taylor. https://twitter.com/writing_pod

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#57
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http://robinleetaylor.com/
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Finishing Your Script (How to Write a Script)

Season 3 · Episode 8

Thursday, May 2, 2024 • Duration 48:42

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.

You can follow the podcast on social media: x.com/writing_pod
instagram.com/writing_pod
tiktok.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

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

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Writing and Rewriting (How to Write a Script)

Season 3 · Episode 7

Friday, April 26, 2024 • Duration 45:26

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
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

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

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Thinking About Writer's Block

Season 2 · Episode 11

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 • Duration 31:06

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
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

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Talking About Audio with radio producer Penny Leicester

Season 2 · Episode 10

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 • Duration 55:41

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
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

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Thinking About Funniness

Season 2 · Episode 9

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 • Duration 37:33

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!

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

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Talking About Writers' Rights with William Gallagher from the Writers' Guild of Great Britain

Season 2 · Episode 8

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 • Duration 41:42

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
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

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Thinking About Being A Writer

Season 2 · Episode 7

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 • Duration 35:26

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
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

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Talking About Theatre with Hannah Tyrrell-Pinder from Box of Tricks Theatre

Season 2 · Episode 6

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 • Duration 55:56

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
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

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Thinking About Genre

Season 2 · Episode 5

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 • Duration 30:06

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
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

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Talking About Sketch Comedy with Gemma Arrowsmith

Season 2 · Episode 4

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 • Duration 52:08

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

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