Scriptwriting for Radio
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Day
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Start date
Different dates available
This course will give the know-how to write effectively for sound by teaching you the writing tools you need, to complete a compelling and engaging draft of a radio drama. Aimed at beginners and using a variety of writing exercises it will provide a great grounding in the basics and is designed for new writers who want to write for radio plays, but aren't sure where to begin...
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Subjects
- Teaching
- Drama
- Script Writing
- Sound
- Radio
- Sound Effects
- Writing
- Play
- Writing Skills
- Scriptwriting for radio
Course programme
This course will give the know-how to write effectively for sound by teaching you the writing tools you need, to complete a compelling and engaging draft of a radio drama. Aimed at beginners and using a variety of writing exercises it will provide a great grounding in the basics and is designed for new writers who want to write for radio plays, but aren't sure where to begin. Through a series of exercises and peer critiques you will learn how to write a radio play, that engages the listener's attention and emotions.
Radio is one of the most flexible place to tell stories - you can go anywhere, make anything, build a universe as you see it. But radio drama isn't just about a whole load of words spoken out loud.
Topics Covered
- Idea generation
- Effective characterisation
- Monologue and dialogue
- Location and settings
- Sound Effects - who they are and what they they do
- Keeping the listener emotionally engaged
- Methods of recording dramas
- The power of silence
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course you should be able to:
- Understand effective writing for radio
- Improve your radio writing skills
- Understand the power of writing for sound
- Engage the listener's emotions and imagination
- Work towards the goal of completing a successful radio play
Who Should Attend
This course has been designed for writers who want to create stories for radio that engage the listener's emotions and attention. It is also suitable for journalists who want to write with impact for radio.
Level
Beginner: You do not need any previous experience of writing for radio.
Scriptwriting for Radio