How We Find and Develop Writers

The Head of New Writing for BBC Drama Commissioning and BBC Writers explains our team's work to develop talented storytellers for television.

There is a constant hunger for brilliant, original stories and storytellers at the BBC and for that reason the team here at BBC Writers are dedicated to finding, nurturing and uplifting writers at every stage of their careers. We endeavour to make BBC Writersroom a home for writers where individuals can learn, share, experiment with their craft and take risks in a supportive environment. We’re unique in the industry in that we’re a dedicated team of 15 individuals based out of five BBC hubs across the UK, solely committed to finding and championing writers. Our goal is to be an approachable open door to the BBC, and we strive to create a democratic, safe and inspiring space for writers. We want to encourage writers to feel empowered to tell the stories they want to tell and for their craft to be nurtured to its fullest potential.

BBC Writers is an integral part of the BBC Drama Commissioning team and has a direct link to the many exciting opportunities this presents for writers. Our Drama Commissioning colleagues are committed to working with the broadest range of storytellers from backgrounds and experiences that represent modern life across the whole of the UK. And so, we work closely to introduce them to some of the most exciting emerging voices that we identify during the course of our work.

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