Welcome to BBC Writers
Discovering, developing, and championing new and experienced writing talent across the UK
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Dear England
Introducing the state of the nation drama "all wrapped up in the beautiful game" and including an in-depth interview with writer James Graham.
Screenwriting for Playwrights
Reporting back from the recent event held in Durham.
Half Man
Richard Gadd introduces his new BBC drama and shares some great writing advice.
Beat Sheets - Making Your Scenes Do More Work
What is a beat sheet and how can it help your writing?
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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Script Essentials 2026: Free Webinars From BBC Writers
Online Events: Every Thursday from 13:00 to 14:00 until 25th June
Join our Script Essentials drop in sessions aimed at deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent writers every Thursday lunchtime from 21st May - 25th June
ITV Studios: Disabled Writers in Development Scheme
Deadline: 11.59pm on Tuesday 26th May 2026
A development opportunity for four Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent individual writers to develop a treatment and pilot script.
New Writing North | Channel 4 Writing for Television Awards 2026
Deadline: 12 noon on Friday 26th June 2026
An opportunity for aspiring TV writers based in the North of England to receive a cash bursary, mentoring with an industry professional and the opportunity get work with a top independent production company.
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.
