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.

3 days ago

Insights and observations from the script reading process

If you would like to come and see Robin's comedy play 'The "How Are You?" Game' then find tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-how-are-you-game The podcast is back! And this time the titles aren't all going to start with "Thinking About..."! On this episode, Robin offers some insights and observations from his work as a freelance script reader. This should be interesting if you've ever submitted a script to an opportunity or a competition and wondered how decisions are made. We think about some of the qualities which can help a script stand out and progress, as well as aspects which may hold it back. There's discussion of the advantages and challenges of writing for different mediums and genres alongside reflections on how to hone your craft and improve your odds. If you want to get in touch with questions comments, or to hire Robin as your script editor then head to robinleetaylor.com Find us on social media by searching for writing_pod If you'd like to come and see Robin's new comedy play, 'The "How Are You?" Game' at the Etcetera Theatre in London from Sept 30th to Oct 2nd at 7pm, then find tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-how-are-you-game
02/05/2024

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 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 If you'd like to come and see Robin's new comedy play, 'The "How Are You?" Game' at the Etcetera Theatre in London from Sept 30th to Oct 2nd at 7pm, then find tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-how-are-you-game
26/04/2024

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 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 If you'd like to come and see Robin's new comedy play, 'The "How Are You?" Game' at the Etcetera Theatre in London from Sept 30th to Oct 2nd at 7pm, then find tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-how-are-you-game
18/04/2024

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 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 If you'd like to come and see Robin's new comedy play, 'The "How Are You?" Game' at the Etcetera Theatre in London from Sept 30th to Oct 2nd at 7pm, then find tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-how-are-you-game
11/04/2024

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 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 If you'd like to come and see Robin's new comedy play, 'The "How Are You?" Game' at the Etcetera Theatre in London from Sept 30th to Oct 2nd at 7pm, then find tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-how-are-you-game
04/04/2024 · Bonus

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 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 We'll be back with episode five of How to Write a Script next week! If you'd like to come and see Robin's new comedy play, 'The "How Are You?" Game' at the Etcetera Theatre in London from Sept 30th to Oct 2nd at 7pm, then find tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-how-are-you-game
28/03/2024

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 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 If you'd like to come and see Robin's new comedy play, 'The "How Are You?" Game' at the Etcetera Theatre in London from Sept 30th to Oct 2nd at 7pm, then find tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-how-are-you-game
21/03/2024

Plotting (How to Write a Script)

Like an unstoppable freight train, we move on to plotting, thinking over establishment, escalation and resolution, things to bear in mind when formulating beat sheets and scene by scenes, and how a plot can evolve, or emerge from different directions. And of course we apply this to our launderette based show. All this while Robin can't breathe properly through his nose due to dreaded lurgy. If you're an at home replicator of the show, then this is your opportunity to write a beat sheet or scene by scene outline to guide your story as you write it. 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 If you'd like to come and see Robin's new comedy play, 'The "How Are You?" Game' at the Etcetera Theatre in London from Sept 30th to Oct 2nd at 7pm, then find tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-how-are-you-game

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.

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Robin Taylor
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2022 - 2026
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35
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