They might not care to admit it, but producers and directors wouldn't get very far without a script. And script writers need guidance and advice as well as inspiration. In addition to these programmes from Black Coral, aspiring writers should look at what's on offer from our sister organisation S(c)riptCity.

So You Want To: Write - How do I turn my idea into a script, and will it work on screen? What about writing for long running series? If you're taking up your pen in anger for the first time, this intensive workshop is the place to start.
23 August 1999 (4 weeks, 1 evening per week), £250

Radiowerks - It's not the most glamorous medium, but it is the most liberating. No sets and no effects mean no limits - even on the tightest budget. This workshop programme for writers wanting to work in radio creates a hothouse environment to bring on your creativity.
26 Apr 1999 (4 weeks, 1 evening per week), £300