Writers helping writers
Are you an East Midlands-based scriptwriter, writing to a professional standard?
Then join this free, independent, writer-led initiative.
-Hear your entire script out loud
-Get and give feedback
-Skills sharing, networking, support
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The third Tuesday of every month,
6-9pm, Mezzanine Lounge, Broadway Cinema, Nottingham.
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Places limited! Book in to take part
​Forthcoming dates:
Tuesday 21st January 2025
Tuesday 4th February 2025 (ONLINE: 7-9pm)
Tuesday 18th February 2025
Tuesday 18th March 2025
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General info
What kind of scripts do you accept?
For our Writers' Group: Stage plays (minimum length 40 pages), TV (minimum 23 pages), film (minimum 70 pages) or audio (podcast/radio, minimum 30 pages). We will not do readings of scripts shorter than these. For Script Swaps: scripts of any length.
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What does Scriptwriting East Midlands do?
We are a writer-led initiative. Our aim is to create informal learning and development opportunities for serious scriptwriters in the East Midlands, aged 18+. We have our writer-only Writers' Group, as well as our focused peer support scheme, Script Swaps.
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How do you define a "serious" writer?
You might have been paid to write before, but maybe not. If you are driven to see your writing performed on professional platforms, and dedicated to your own development, then that's good enough for us.​
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Do you accept writers who aren't based in the East Midlands?
Sorry, no. This is an initiative which is all about developing our regional network. We define the East Midlands as Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire Northamptonshire and Rutland.
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Can I bring another kind of creative writing? Eg. a poem?
No thank you.
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I'm not a writer, but I am a director/producer/actor/fan of new scripts. Can I take part?
Sorry, no. Our opportunities are not auditions for our writers, nor for actors, nor any kind of performances at all. They are simply a bubble for us writers to feel protected from judgment, and supported by friendly peers who share our pain.​
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Writers' Group info
Script Swaps info
Why don't you read short scripts?
There aren't enough opportunities to get feedback on full-length scripts. This is why Scriptwriting East Midlands exists. If you want feedback on a short script (eg. short film, the beginnings of a play, etc.) then sign up to Script Swaps (see right for further info).
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​​How do I book a place for the Writers' Group?
Sign up for free via our booking form. Sessions are currently limited to 20 people, due to the size of the Mezzanine Lounge at Broadway Cinema. You can only ever book for the next session.
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How do I bring a script to be read?
Tick that box on the booking form. We will be in touch with what to do next. However, please note that your script might not necessarily be read in the next session, although we will always try to accommodate it as soon as possible.
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How "ready" does my script have to be?
Please don't bring first drafts. If that's all you have, first get feedback from a close creative ally, then rewrite, rewrite, rewrite. Our sessions are for hearing a "good-ish" version of your script out loud, to get feedback from supportive and knowledgeable peers. Make the most of that. It helps if you have a particular question or niggle about your project, and have specific feedback in mind.
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I'm a professional-level writer, but don't have a script to share. Can I attend?
Yes! Please do! The idea of this group is that we are a community of writers supporting writers. That can only be sustainable if people come, even when they don't have a script to share. Your point of view, experience and presence are very much needed. Especially when it comes to reading a script aloud. We need lots of readers for that!​
What kind of scripts do you accept?
Stage plays, TV, film or audio (podcast/radio). Any length.
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How does it work?
1) I will pair you with another writer from our SWEM community who also needs feedback on a script
2) You will read each other’s scripts at your own leisure
3) And feed back to one another according to your means and needs
Script Swaps is designed to offer some early feedback on scripts, with our Writers' Group continuing to be focused on more developed scripts which have already been informed by some level of peer/industry feedback.
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​​How do I sign up to Script Swaps?
Email scriptwritingeastmidlands@gmail.com​
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How "ready" does my script have to be?
They can be first drafts, or later. It's up to you.
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Can I submit another kind of creative writing? Eg. a poem?
No thank you.
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I don't have a script to share, but I'd like to give feedback on someone else's. Can I take part?
Ideally not. If you want to read scripts and offer feedback, then our Writers' Group is probably a better fit for you for now.
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Do you accept writers for Script Swaps who aren't based in the East Midlands?
Sorry, no.
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If you have any doubts or questions not answered above, please be in touch: scriptwritingeastmidlands@gmail.com
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Scriptwriting East Midlands is supported by funding through In Good Company
