We are the script writing community in Nottingham, Leicester, and beyond.

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Script East Midlands

We are the support hub for script writing in the East Midlands. From opportunities and workshops, to mentoring and writers groups. For all levels of experience, from beginners to professionals.

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Write Club

Join our monthly online space for writers to get creative, offering inspiration, expert support and community. Free for Members.

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The Script Social

Our bi-monthly writers group. Hear your script performed by actors and get feedback to help you with your passion project. Free for Members.

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With free access to our regular events, as well as discounted tickets to our courses, workshops and mentoring, plus much more!

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Workshops and courses

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Looking for script writing classes in the East Midlands? Never written a script, but would like to learn how? Or maybe you know your stuff, but would like to hone your skills? We’ve got you.

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Mentoring

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Want to take your writing to the next level? Get personalised script coaching from an award-winning professional scriptwriter. One-to-one with bespoke advice, written notes and more.

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Opportunities

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Find that career breakthrough you’ve been looking for. Apply for our scriptwriting opportunities to build connections, showcase your work, and to learn from big names in the scriptwriting world.

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“ScriptEM have cultivated such a healthy atmosphere for people to share their work in, giving me the impetus to revisit my script and improve it.”

– James, Leicester

Blog

A monthly blog by award-winning playwright and ScriptEM founder Hugh Dichmont, exploring everything scriptwriting, from industry to craft, and everything in between.

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