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Sharp writers for TV

BBC writersroom has made an open call to find the next generation of writing talent.

It said: “We want writers with the talent, ideas, insights, and imagination to captivate an audience. We are looking for a fresh, surprising, entertaining take on a universal theme.”

Send an original 30-minute TV script exploring 'the nation's health'. Health may be explored in its broadest possible senses.

Twenty writers will be selected for a workshop, which will involve writing exercises as part of the selection process.

Eight final writers will then be selected for a week-long residential, with an intensive focus on developing their work, with input from BBC Drama Production and professional writers.

Each of the eight writers will receive a £500 bursary, mentoring from in-house development teams at the BBC, and a showcase rehearsed reading with professional actors.

To apply, complete the online submission form - which will be available from May 7, 2008 - and attach it to your script.

Check the submission guidelines before you send the script.

Masterclass: 28 June 2008
Residential: 28 July - 1 August 2008
Only hard-copy scripts are accepted.

Closing date for entries is June 16, 2008.

For detail, see the website

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