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Drama Writers Academy

A new generation of TV writers is sought by the BBC for its Drama Writers Academy, a unique course that equips writers with skills to work on BBC flagship continuing drama programmes.

The Academy is the only course in the world that guarantees writers the opportunity to work on prime time television, according to the BBC.

Its aim is to create a pool of writing talent to work on some of BBC One's most popular shows including EastEnders, Casualty, Holby City and Doctors.

Alongside training on all aspects of drama production from editing to scheduling, students receive direct writing experience on continuing dramas, with the aim of transmitting their finished scripts on BBC One.

A retainer of £400 a week will be paid during the three-month initial training course.

Thereafter, writers will be paid script fees for commissioned scripts on each of four shows.

Since its inauguration three years ago, 22 out of 24 graduates have gone on to gain full-time work in writing for TV, with nine of the graduates now established as core writers on continuing drama shows.

Creativity, talent and a passion for telling stories are essential criteria for those applying, said the promoter.

Applicants must have had at least one professional commission in either television, theatre, radio or film.



Closing date is May 12, 2008.

For detail, see the website

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