The Newcastle Writers Room - Writing for TV - 6 Week Masterclass

Have you ever wanted to step inside a television writers room? Are you bursting with story ideas that belong on the screen? The Newcastle Writers Room is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. A weekly masterclass led by AACTA-nominated writer and producer Tristram Baumber (Mother & Son, The PM's Daughter), TNWR is designed to give you hands-on experience in a TV writers room and help you gain the skills to jumpstart your writing career.

The writers room is the place where brainstorming, development, and polishing happens. It’s where the magic of television writing comes to life, as creative minds collaborate to invent compelling and captivating stories. In this masterclass, you’ll participate in a writers room environment to bring your own ideas to life. Tristram will guide you through the process – equally applicable to television, film and theatre writing – from pitching concepts and creating outlines, to writing scripts and honing dialogue. Tristram will share his expertise on navigating the industry, providing tips and insights on how to get your work noticed and build a successful writing career. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your writing skills to the next level, The Newcastle Writers Room masterclass is the perfect opportunity to grow and thrive as a scriptwriter.

Based in Newcastle for the last twelve years, Tristram Baumber is the co-creator and showrunner for The PM’s Daughter on ABC and has written for shows that include The Other Guy (2019), The Unlisted (2019), Timothy (2014) and the upcoming remake of Mother & Son. Over his years in the industry, Tristram has built relationships with production companies, broadcasters, funding bodies and film distributors. The Newcastle Writers Room is your opportunity to tap into that first-hand experience and knowledge.

Cost: $250 (plus booking fee) / Duration: 6 weeks / Time: 6 – 7:30pm Mondays Venue: 1a Darby St, Newcastle / Age: 16+

1. Monday, July 1, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
2. Monday, July 8, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
3. Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
4. Monday, July 22, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
5. Monday, July 29, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6. Monday, August 5, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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