Welcome to BBC Writers
Discovering, developing, and championing new and experienced writing talent across the UK
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BBC Writers - Pilot
For 2027/28 we're delighted to be focusing the programme exclusively on emerging deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent writers, whose voices are vital to the future of television drama in the UK.
The Kay Mellor Fellowship
Find out why writers in Yorkshire and the Humber should apply. Deadline 10am on 1st August.
How to get your TV Script made
Post Production and Broadcast - the final part of your TV script's journey to the screen.
General Meetings
Script Editor Adam James sheds some light on the 'General' (general meeting), which is often a writer's first introduction to the TV industry, including some 'Dos' and 'Don'ts'.
John Yorke's 10 Questions unpacked
Watch as John Yorke explains his 10 Questions that every writer should ask of their story.
Latest Writing Opportunities
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The Kay Mellor Fellowship
Deadline: 10am on Saturday 1st August 2026
A year-long paid opportunity for a writer based in Yorkshire and the Humber to develop their writing for stage and screen.
Shakespeare's Globe | The Climate Playwriting Prize 2026
Deadline: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Submissions are now open for the best plays that engage meaningfully with the climate crisis.
Script Essentials 2026
Online Resource
Our Script Essentials sessions aimed at deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent writers.
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 The War Between the Land and the Sea.
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.
