Welcome to BBC Writers
Discovering, developing, and championing new and experienced writing talent across the UK
Russell T Davies
Russell T Davies talks through his writing career and best writing tips.
Babies
Writer and Director Stefan Golaszewski introduces his new bittersweet love story for BBC One.
John Yorke's 10 Questions unpacked
Watch as John Yorke explains his 10 Questions that every writer should ask of their story.
Taking my Long Story Short film to the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas
Theo James Krekis outlines the experience ... featuring Andrew Scott.
Watch Long Story Short
Seven new short comedy dramas written by BBC Writers alumni. Find out more and watch now on BBC iPlayer.
Latest Writing Opportunities
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The BBC Comedy Collective 2026
Submissions open between Weds 8th April - Weds 6th May 2026
A supercharged bursary for anyone who has had at least one previous credit in writing, producing or directing in any genre, across any platform - such as - TV, radio, theatre, podcasts, stand up, short films or commercials.
Soho Theatre | The Verity Bargate Award 2026
Deadline: Monday 13th April 2026 at 11:00 am (GMT)
Soho Theatre is seeking submissions for the Verity Bargate Award 2026, its flagship new writing prize.
BBC Writers Digital Session for Screenwriting Students
Online Event: Thursday 7th May 2026 from 1 to 2pm
Register your interest in joining our free online webinar for screenwriting students.
About BBC Writers
Find out more about our work and our offices across the UK.
How We Find and Develop Writers
The Head of New Writing for BBC Drama Commissioning and BBC Writers explains our work with writers and how BBC Writers and Drama Commissioning work together.
Open Call
Our Open Call is our main open submission opportunity for all writers aged 18 and over and resident in the UK or Republic of Ireland.
Successes
Hear about some of our success stories, including competition and award winners, commissions and events. Download and read our Annual Report.
Now in the Script Library
Explore the Whoniverse...
Over 200 scripts from across the Whoniverse! Now including Season 2 of Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor.
More Recent Additions to the Script Library...
Explore over 1000 scripts by genreBe Inspired - Latest Writer Interviews
Watch interviews and get top tips from established writers and other Industry professionals.Watch more interviews
Scriptwriting Glossary
The world of scriptwriting is full of terms and phrases which may be confusing. We've created a list of definitions that we hope will help writers on the way to grasping what they all mean.
Scriptwriting Essentials
Watch a series of eight videos covering the essentials of writing a successful script, from introductions to rewriting.
Podcast
Download and listen to our free podcast, including interviews with some the UK's leading screenwriters.John Yorke's 10 Questions
Watch John Yorke break down his 10 questions that every writer should ask of their story.
