SCRIPT DOCTOR & DRAMATURGY WORK
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I offer written script notes, live feedback sessions, coaching, workshops and classes. I also do in person work with screenwriters, playwrights, theatre makers, devising companies and once even a Circus.
If you’re looking for an experienced and supportive outside eye to help you with all and any aspects of storytelling then I just might be who you’re looking for.
Check out some of the options below and please feel free to email with enquiries.
I also have a whole section of free resources for playwrights, screenwriters and anyone interested in leaning more about the world of writing. The free stuff is at the bottom of this page.
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I’ve been a professional scriptwriter for about 15 years which means I know how hard it is to write, how brave it is to share work and how incredibly nerve wracking it can be to get feedback! I know what it’s like to get the frustrating notes when someone hasn’t taken the time to properly engage with your work, the brutal notes that make you never want to write again and the incredible notes that send you off on a cloud so excited to write the next draft. Those incredible notes are what I always aim to give.
I want to:
1) Understand your vision for what you want to make.
2) Foster a supportive, compassionate environment where you feel safe to share and explore that work .
3) Provide you with all the tools and suggestions I can to help you realise your work and showcase it in the best way possible.
I’ve worked with established writers but also taught beginners of all ages and was a professional lecturer in Scriptwriting at the University of the West of England. So wherever you are in your writing journey, I’m confident I can help.
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‘Dramaturgy’ is a term more commonly used in theatre than in other media and it basically means being a consultant for a show. It’s a cool job but I wish there were a better name for it than ‘dramaturg’… honestly.
Dramaturgy can be reading a script and giving notes one-on-one with a playwright or director or it could be working with an entire company in a rehearsal room. Some artists like to work with a dramaturg in the very early stages during R&D whilst others might bring a dramaturg in because they’re stuck or want some feedback.
I was dramaturg for The Wardrobe Ensemble on their Fringe First and Stage Award winning shows Education, Education, Education and The Last of the Pelican Daughters. Most recently I worked with The Sexual Health Circus and Theatre West.
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I have over 15 years of experience in leading workshops and classes in creative writing, script writing, story telling and drama. I’ve worked with participants from 5 years old to adults in evening classes, uni students and professional artists.
I’ve delivered workshops for Theatre503, Papatango, Graeae, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Theatre Royal Bath, The Bolton Octagon, DownStage Write, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, the University of the West of England, the University of Bath, Shakespeare Schools Festival & the Regional Young Theatre Directors’ Programme and many more.
If you are interested in booking a workshop or class please email hello@bearobertswriter.com
“Insightful and incisive with a masterful command of all things storytelling, Bea is a compassionate, fiercely intelligent and hilarious script guru. Leap at the chance to get this unique brain on your script!”
“Bea’s intelligent questioning and warm, positive challenge supported these writers to develop their scripts to a different level, giving the writers the courage to really take some risks.”
“If you’re looking for thoughtful, perceptive notes from one of the best minds in the business, get in touch with Bea. Her input will take your script to the next level”
TEN MINUTE MARVELS
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TEN MINUTE MARVELS 〰️
This 6 week mini creative writing course is all about having fun and letting your imagination roam. Take just ten minutes a week with these relaxed audio guided classes and who knows, you might just kick-start a writing habit! Whether you’re a total beginner or practiced creative looking to shake things up this light hearted course is here to help you shake your groove thing, creatively speaking.
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BBC Writersroom has an extensive script library of TV, film & audio scripts.
Philip Shelley who runs the Channel 4 Screenwriting Course has a TV focussed script library.
Screenwriter John August of the brilliant Scriptnotes podcast has a script library here.
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Theatre503 is a brilliant place for new writers with workshops, writers nights and much more.
The Bruntwood Playwriting prize website has an online archive of courses, interviews & exercises.
The Bush Theatre has Bush Green with interviews & writing exercises.
The Royal Court Theatre has a bank of resources for writers.
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My very own script doctor podcast The Arts Hole where we take apart pieces of art and see if we can put them back together, just a bit better.
The superlative Scriptnotes podcast.
The No Film School podcast has interviews with industry professionals on all aspects of film making.
Studio Binder on Youtube has fantastic guides to writing and pitching screen work.
Lessons from the Screenplay a great video essay channel deconstructing all aspects of screenwriting.
The Royal Television Society , BAFTA and the Writers Guild of Great Britain all have their own YouTube channels featuring recorded panel talks, events and masterclasses.
Free Writing Resources
Got a question?
Check out the FAQs below or Get in touch
FAQs
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The easiest way to submit your script is to email it as a PDF to hello@bearobertswriter.com
I can also accept scripts in FDX Final Draft files and create notes directly on the file if requested.
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You’ll automatically receive a confirmation email detailing your purchase and instructions on how to submit your script and/or book in your session.
If I don’t hear from you within 72 hours then I’ll drop you a line to follow up so we can get started!
I’ll always acknowledge receipt of your script and give you an estimated date for when you can expect to receive your notes.
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I will endeavour to provide script notes within one to two weeks from receiving the script. However, I’m a professional working writer too so there may be times when my schedule is too full to do this. I will always discuss deadlines and keep you informed of how long I anticipate notes to take.
If you catch me at a busy time and would rather not wait then I’ll refund you in full.
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If you can, it’s great to format your script using an industry standard template - however this isn’t essential! The most important thing is that your script is clearly laid out and consistent e.g. if you write action in italics, keep all the action as written in italics.
Font should be 11 or 12pt size with 1.5 or double spacing.
When properly formatted, a script will translate as one page = one minute of screen/stage/air time.
The BBC Writersroom has format guides however, these are tricky to copy without using script writing software such as Scrivener or Final Draft.
There is no widely used industry standard for stage plays so, again, just be clear and consistent.
The best way to submit a script for me to read is to email a PDF but I can also accept FDX Final Draft files.
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If, for some reason, I’m unable to provide you with the service you’ve booked then of course I will issue a full refund.
If you fail to submit a script for notes or don’t show up for pre-agreed sessions then refunds will not be issued.
Of course, life happens and I understand if deadlines need to be extended or sessions postponed; I will do my best to accommodate these kind of things and ask that a minimum of 24 hours is given to reschedule online sessions.
Once I have completed and sent notes, a refund is then, of course, out of the question. I feel like I shouldn’t need to say this and I’ve never been asked to do it but just in case - I will not issue a refund in the case that you disagree with or dislike my notes(!)