TEACHING
I've done teaching, mentoring and dramaturgical work, helping people with their writing.
I have mentored at the NATIONAL FILM & TELEVISION SCHOOL and run sessions at ARVON, as well as spoken to writers at industry events such as the CRAFT OF COMEDY CONFERENCE, THE PODCASTING MARKETING SUMMIT and the STORY ACADEMY events at Conway Hall.
I have done script-breaking work for the NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND and helped in writing rooms, credited and uncredited, for countless production companies in TV, film, radio and theatre.
I have mentored at the NATIONAL FILM & TELEVISION SCHOOL and run sessions at ARVON, as well as spoken to writers at industry events such as the CRAFT OF COMEDY CONFERENCE, THE PODCASTING MARKETING SUMMIT and the STORY ACADEMY events at Conway Hall.
I have done script-breaking work for the NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND and helped in writing rooms, credited and uncredited, for countless production companies in TV, film, radio and theatre.
ONLINE COURSE
I'm running an online course for writers, called THE WRITERS' ROOM. It's a series of talks about the craft of writing, with discussions afterwards.
Like my book BE FUNNY OR DIE, the focus will be on comedy, but there will be more general advice for all forms of writing.
Though it will build on the ideas in the book, this will be a more practical course, designed specifically for writers, and people who want to harness writing craft in their work.
There will be 5 x WEEKLY 90 MINUTE SESSIONS, on a Sunday afternoon, remotely over Zoom.
Spaces will be limited for each run of the course, to enable us to have workable discussions.
The sessions will be recorded, and links shared with course members, so you can re-watch, or catch up if you missed one.
Like my book BE FUNNY OR DIE, the focus will be on comedy, but there will be more general advice for all forms of writing.
Though it will build on the ideas in the book, this will be a more practical course, designed specifically for writers, and people who want to harness writing craft in their work.
There will be 5 x WEEKLY 90 MINUTE SESSIONS, on a Sunday afternoon, remotely over Zoom.
Spaces will be limited for each run of the course, to enable us to have workable discussions.
The sessions will be recorded, and links shared with course members, so you can re-watch, or catch up if you missed one.
SCHOOLS, COURSES & COLLEGES
I've spoken at schools and colleges about writing and comedy.
If you'd like me to TALK about comedy and writing as part of your creative writing, drama or media course, please use the CONTACT link.
If you'd like me to TALK about comedy and writing as part of your creative writing, drama or media course, please use the CONTACT link.