Thinking About Writing Robin Taylor
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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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Finishing Your Script (How to Write a Script)
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
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 -
Writing and Rewriting (How to Write a Script)
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
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 -
The First Ten Pages (How to Write a Script)
This episode we go over some of the aspirations of what a script can accomplish in its first pages in the hopes of making a reader or audience excited about the project and want to see more. Instigating incidents, using time efficiently, teasers and just showing off your flare, we have a think about all of them.
You can follow the podcast on social media: x.com/writing_pod
instagram.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 -
Finding Your Voice (How to Write a Script)
In the fifth examination of how to write a script, we take a look at dialogue and voice. What makes for effective dialogue? How might a writer express their voice and style? And why did Robin go to karaoke the day before recording this episode and knacker up his vocal chords? Find out all this and other things right here!
You can follow the podcast on social media: x.com/writing_pod
instagram.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 -
Bonus Content - Talking About Mr & Mrs Smith
We're taking a little mid-season break, but in the mean time you can listen to Robin having a ponder about Amazon Prime series Mr & Mrs Smith, why it's good, and what it says about current TV and streaming in terms of utilising familiar IP and how a show is promoted.
If you'd like to hear more like this or want to show your appreciation for the podcast through the medium of cash then you can become a Patron of the show at www.patreon.com/ThinkingAboutWriting
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The Anatomy of a Script (How to Write a Script)
Hello script fans! In part four of the How to Write a Script odyssey we have a quick think about research and the instruments we might use to do some writing, before delving into the anatomy of a script.
We'll ponder elements such as scene headings, action lines, parentheses and transitions so as to understand what the heck they are, what the heck they do and how we can use them effectively as we write our wonderful scripts.
You can follow the podcast on social media: x.com/writing_pod
instagram.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
Customer Reviews
A great listen!
Great podcast, really insightful and well delivered. Would recommend.
Brilliant show Robin!
Loved both of these series and sad this is the last episode. Really hope Robin decides to go for a third season. Great writing tips and advice, the funny bits are hilarious, overall an excellent Playwriting podcast!
Good info, well presented
The tone is just right too. Super helpful even if you’ve been writing for a while, but especially if you’re thinking of trying to start making writing a bigger part of your life/career. Also the sense of humour is so beautifully dumb it’s always an adorable listen ❤️