After much deliberation, the five winners of the TLC script writing competition are:
Congratulations to them all and commiserations to those that did not win. We received a high number of entries and the standard was exceptionally high, in fact many of the plays sent to us will undoubtedly find a home in a theatre (or on radio) without our help – we certainly hope and believe this is the case. In the end we based our decisions not just on the quality of the five winning plays but on how much we felt the writers would benefit from what we have to offer. Many, in fact most of you are well on your way up the scriptwriting ladder already. Many thanks for entering and the best of luck with your work.
The Literary Consultancy’s script division works with writers of film, TV, theatre and radio scripts. Our excellent team of readers is made up of experienced writers, script editors and producers, who have worked for the BBC, Channel 4, The Film Council, Miramax, the Arts Council, Hampstead Theatre and the West Yorkshire Playhouse, among others.
A great editorial service with a proven
record in the world of book publishing turns its attention to scripts
of all kinds – I think this is a much needed and exciting venture.
Jane Campion, Director of The Piano and In the Cut
The principles we apply to the book division apply equally here. We will provide a detailed, professional and objective critique of work at all stages of development. If you have some way to go, we will tell you candidly. If your script shows outstanding promise, we will suggest appropriate development or production companies who may take your work further.
Scripts will not be read without the correct fee attached. An s.a.e. is essential for the return of work.
| Treatment (averaging 350 words per page) | Prices |
|---|---|
| Treatment of up to 10 pages | £125 |
| Treatment of between 11-30 pages | £175 |
| Treatment of between 31-50 pages | £250 |
| Any additional pages should be priced at £1.30 per page | £1.30/page |
| Scripts (averaging 250 words per page) | Prices |
|---|---|
| Script of up to 30 pages | £125 |
| Script of between 31-60 pages | £175 |
| Script of between 61-90 pages | £225 |
| Script of between 91-120 pages | £275 |
| Any additional pages should be priced at £1.30 per page | £1.30/page |
I wholeheartedly applaud The Literary
Consultancy’s script-reading enterprise and I hope it will encourage
playwrights to open themselves to the kind of feedback that’s essential
if a play is to make the journey off the page and into the audience’s
imagination.
Nick Hytner, Director, National Theatre
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