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10 Top Tips from Screenwriting Pros

When a writer believes they are onto a good idea, they can get a bit excitable! With passion in their bellies, tales of reward and riches...

Introduce your female characters boldy, not badly

Emma Raducanu, 18, tennis player walks out onto the court for the final of the US Open. Emma Raducanu, 18, brunette, sporting a bright...

5 reasons why Easttown's leading lady is my kind of Mare

When you get past the idea that the main character is not a female horse, there really is quite a lot to love about Brad Ingelsby's...

It's not just about the script

I think one of the most frustrating things about the industry is that the script is only ever part of the story. Although getting your...

My top 5 female sitcom characters

Numerous funny ladies have graced our screens over the years, but due to the domination of men in comedy, it is often male faces that...

Remembering my favourite scene from Fleabag

“Women are born with pain built in. It's our physical destiny. Period pain, sore boobs, childbirth, we carry it within ourselves...

Six reasons why I loved The Queen's Gambit

Whether its Anya Taylor-Joy's stunning performance as Beth Harmon, the beautiful period drama sets or its tight-ass script – there are...

Are men writing women right?

Writer and journalist Joanna Tilley has launched a script companion service that focuses on female characters. Here she explains the...

Seven tips on writing female characters

Here are some straightforward ways to ensure your script gets off to a positive start when it comes to representing women in the right...