Description
Are you a massive fan of Emmerdale or EastEnders? Do you dream of being a scriptwriter on one of the UK’s biggest TV soaps? Kirsty Halton has been a member of the Emmerdale writing team for over 14 years. In this workshop, she will show you the art of plot development and characterisation, giving you the opportunity to have a go yourself.
In this interactive soap writing workshop, participants will have access to real documents used for an episode of Emmerdale which will be screened in June. Kirsty will also offer insights on how writers interact with the wider production team, practical exercises on scriptwriting and how to structure episodes, and the different ways you can become part of a writing team. So, if you fancy yourself as a budding scriptwriter and love soaps, this is the workshop for you.
About the Host
Kirsty Halton
Kirsty Halton has been a member of the Emmerdale writing team since 2009. Born and brought up in Leeds, where she is still based, she’s felt connected to the show from a young age, but is glad day to day life in Yorkshire is less dramatic than that faced by the famous villagers! As Emmerdale celebrates its 50th anniversary year, she is proud to be involved in a programme that regularly highlights social issues, among the murder and mayhem. Kirsty worked as a forensic scientist and science teacher before embarking on her writing career, and has also written for The Chase (Rollem Productions/BBC) and The Worst Witch (CBBC/Netflix).
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