Book description
The calling card script is the script that expresses your voice, gets
you noticed and helps you reach commission and production. Written by
Paul Ashton, Development Manager of the BBC writersroom, and born out of
his wide experience of reading scripts, working with writers, and as an
industry 'gatekeeper', this is a guide to the key writing tools you need
to know and understand to write a truly original script. As many
professionals need to switch mediums and genres in order to survive and
thrive, the book uniquely draws together the universal principles of
dramatic storytelling for screen, stage, and radio. With a focus on the
script as a blue print for performance, sections and chapters break down
into bite-sized practical insights and the book mirrors both the journey
of the story and process of writing it. The Calling Card Script shows
how to tell a great story in script form and offers valuable
professional development insight for all writers, whether established or
just starting out, who wish to hone their craft and speak their voice.
Paul Ashton is the Development Producer at BBC Writersroom. He has
assessed thousands of scripts, developed hundreds of writers, and
written, produced and directed new writing across theatre, radio, film
and television.
