How to Reboot 007: A James Bond Cinematic Universe (Done Properly)
“Who is Going to be the Next James Bond?”
“Amazon is Going to Ruin 007!”
“A James Bond Shared Universe is Going to KILL CINEMA!”
Okay, okay, let’s all calm down, shall we? It’s no secret that there’s a lot of uncertainty around the future of everyone’s favourite suave Scottish super-spy. The sudden acquisition by Amazon MGM has sparked rumours of a Marvel-type cinematic universe and everyone has been quick to jump on the bandwagon of declaring it to be creatively and morally bankrupt. But what if I told you that a James Bond Cinematic Universe wouldn’t kill cinema, but save it?
I Missed a Competition Deadline - Here’s What I Would Have Written
It’s always infuriating when a deadline passes you by, especially when it’s for ‘Doctor Who’ and you thought the idea had legs. But, I’m a blogger now, and every failure is an opportunity. So, here’s my outline for a standalone episode of Jodie Whitakers run of ‘Doctor Who’ that I WOULD HAVE submitted to the Big Finish competition if I’d been more organised.
How to Format Your First Screenplay (WIth FREE Template)
If you’re looking to make it as a script writer, there really is no substitute for Final Draft when it comes to easily applying screenwriting formatting. The problem is, if you’re not a student and don’t fit within the strict criteria for a discount, it can be hard to justify the cost. If you’re embarking on your first screenwriting adventure, here are the rules and regulations that will make your script look top notch at bottom prices!
5 Reasons Why Reading Scripts Will Make You a Better Writer
When your inbox is a litany of competition rejections at the start of your writing career, it’s easy to feel like giving up. But all is not lost! Sometimes, the best thing to do isn’t to rewrite – it’s to read. Here’s 5 key reasons why reading scripts and screenplays is the best remedy to get you back behind the keyboard.
Doctor Who vs Andor: Craft or Content?
The Doctor Who finale on Saturday was… controversial. While fans cannibalise themselves, pointing fingers and throwing blame around, the real problem grows like rot under the surface:
The show is no longer drama - it’s content.
Without addressing that fundamental flaw, the days of Doctor Who will once again become numbered.
Transmedia Storytelling is Going to Save the Arts - But What is it?
Hollywood is dying. The era of peak TV is rumoured to be in its final days, and everybody wants to know where it went wrong. As industries collapse, major corporations are trying to monopolise what’s left, squeezing the final pennies into their bank before the inevitable collapse. Transmedia practices offer a collaborative, adaptive, audience focused and artist centric way to tell stories. Done right, they can build exponentially outside the Hollywood system and hopefully, one day, replace it.
I Wrote Feedback for BBC Series The Cry (Episode 01)
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What is a SERIES Bible? Overview, Examples, and Why it’s Important for ALL Writers
You’re writing a script. You’re six months in, but you’ve forgotten if your protagonist is scared of heights in a key scene. Going back to your notes, you find an absolute mess! There’s conflicting scribbles, notes, and musings on whether they might be scared of heights, and you don’t have time to re-read everything you’ve written so far to find the definitive answer! A series bible (or story bible) is more than a pitching tool, it’s a way for all writers to organise their writing, no matter the length of a finished script.
72 Hour rewrite: Doctor Who - Space Babies
I’m NOT saying that what I’ve written is better. I’m not that stupid. Some of my dialogue is downright BAD, and the style of directions is a poor merging of my own style and Russell’s. The point of this was to highlight a different approach to the same story. As I only gave myself 72 hours to write it.
Everything you NEED TO KNOW About Story Bibles
If you’re struggling to make sense of a full-length script, getting all the characters and stories muddled in your head, this article is for you.
10 Steps to be the BEST Redrafter in the World
So, you’ve written a script. Well done, but you’re not done. Give it a couple of days. Read it again. Yeah, not the magnum opus you were expecting, is it? Not to worry, though, it’s all part of the process. This ten-step guide will take you from a terrified newbie with imposter syndrome into a confident and inspired writer ready to take on their next challenge.
The Lord of the Rings: The Age Ends
The Fellowship has formed and fallen, battles have been won and lost, but now all eyes turn East to Gondor and Mordor. This war is coming to its end, and the victor will usher in a new Age. Will it be Light? Or Will Darkness Reign?
Where Have all the Screenplays Gone? A Comprehensive List of Resources (that are left)
Not only are the Script Lab gone, but their whole script library has disappeared with them. Hundreds of screenplays dating back nearly a century, gone forever. It’s a huge blow to new and emerging writers everywhere.
The Lord of the Rings: Age of Kings
After the events of the ‘Age of Fellowship’, war has come to Middle-Earth, and none are free from its effects. Sauron’s forces are rising, and the Men destined to defend against him are woefully unprepared.
The Lord of the Rings: Age of Fellowship
This first ‘phase’ if that helps you understand what I’m going for is titled, ‘Age of Fellowship’, and follows the events of the Fellowship of the Ring up to Gandalf the White’s arrival in Rohan. The main reason for this is, apart from the battle of Fangorn Forest, almost all of the members of the Fellowship take a back seat role at this point, allowing the second ‘Age’ to follow other characters stuck in the middle of the war for Middle-Earth.
The screenplay for ‘inside out’ was empty, so why am i crying?
A couple of weeks ago, I thought I’d make a stab at writing a script report. My aim was to write a report for Inside Out, but from the perspective of Illumination, the home of all things Minion. Instead, after reading the screenplay, I was overwhelmed with the urge to write something else.
I Wrote a Play - And People Have Seen It
It’s a strange experience, reading essentially semi-autobiographical porn to a room full of friends. Cathartic. On Thursday 20 February 2025, that’s exactly what I did.
Captain America: Brave New World - A Two Star Film With Five Star Potential
Once upon a time, Jon Favreau made two Iron Man movies. Kenneth Branagh made a Thor movie. Joss Whedon made two Avengers movies.
Looking more specifically at Phase 05 of the MCU, the voices of creative individuals couldn’t be more clearly diminished.
Who do you think you are? - Introducing Tongue in Cheek
So what does ‘tabloid tone, textbook accuracy’ actually mean?
Is the BBC’s ‘In the Flesh’ edgy enough for a channel 4 commission?
The world has suffered a zombie apocalypse, but it’s over now. Science has found a way to cure the undead. For Kieren Walker, who had committed suicide, the situation is less than ideal.