Writing for Radio: Movies in the Mind

Ever listened to the afternoon play on Radio 4 play and thought 'I'd like to have a go at that'? This one-day course could help you do it. Over the course of the day, tutor and veteran radio writer Paul Bassett Davies will cover numerous types of radio writing, including comedy gags, sketches and shows; radio sitcoms and series; short drama; full-length drama; and even radio ads. The elements needed to create these effectively will be broken down into areas such as the use of sound effects and music, creating settings and locations, and crucially, how to keep your listeners hooked.