Jon Barton
@jnbarton.bsky.social
Writer | Film TV, Fiction | www.jon-barton.co.uk | reps: Euan Thorneycroft & Oli Munson at A.M. Heath
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Jon Barton
@jnbarton.bsky.social
· Apr 30
Jon Barton wins £3,500 Criminal Lines competition
Jon Barton has been crowned the winner of the £3,500 Criminal Lines competition for his coming-of-age novel Little Creatures.
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ICYMI: Delighted to have won #CriminalLines run by AM Heath and Orion Publishing Group. #CriminalLines #crimefiction www.thebookseller.com/news/jon-bar...
Was longlisted for this year’s prize with a play I’m mega proud of, my second time on the list overall. Wishing all the luck to the shortlistees 👏🏻🎉 #bruntwood #newwriting www.theatrereviewsnorth.com/post/manches...
Manchester Royal Exchange announces Bruntwood shortlist
The 2025 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting judges have announced their eclectic 15-play shortlist
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June 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Was longlisted for this year’s prize with a play I’m mega proud of, my second time on the list overall. Wishing all the luck to the shortlistees 👏🏻🎉 #bruntwood #newwriting www.theatrereviewsnorth.com/post/manches...
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Yes, clearly the blame for "I'm not seeing enough original scripts/pitches" should fall on writers and not the 15+ years of execs prioritizing IP (to the point of telling writers to write a graphic novel that could then be optioned).
Yep, def the writers just don't wanna write original ideas.
Yep, def the writers just don't wanna write original ideas.
Who can get me in touch with Lindsay Aubin at #WME? Because I can show her a LOT of great pitches for original scripted TV. Including many of mine 😉 #scriptsky
-screenshot from @theankler.com article by @ashleycullins.bsky.social
-screenshot from @theankler.com article by @ashleycullins.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Yes, clearly the blame for "I'm not seeing enough original scripts/pitches" should fall on writers and not the 15+ years of execs prioritizing IP (to the point of telling writers to write a graphic novel that could then be optioned).
Yep, def the writers just don't wanna write original ideas.
Yep, def the writers just don't wanna write original ideas.
Top 1% and shortlisted for BBC Writers Open Call 2025, and now for the Voices programme. Which is a bit of alright. 🙌🏻
May 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Top 1% and shortlisted for BBC Writers Open Call 2025, and now for the Voices programme. Which is a bit of alright. 🙌🏻
With everything going on, it’s been a blast watching the play I co-wrote with @lucyelizafoster.bsky.social come together in R&D with Chalk Line Theatre this week. Looking forward to sharing more when the time comes.
May 12, 2025 at 10:42 AM
With everything going on, it’s been a blast watching the play I co-wrote with @lucyelizafoster.bsky.social come together in R&D with Chalk Line Theatre this week. Looking forward to sharing more when the time comes.
ICYMI: Delighted to have won #CriminalLines run by AM Heath and Orion Publishing Group. #CriminalLines #crimefiction www.thebookseller.com/news/jon-bar...
Jon Barton wins £3,500 Criminal Lines competition
Jon Barton has been crowned the winner of the £3,500 Criminal Lines competition for his coming-of-age novel Little Creatures.
www.thebookseller.com
April 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
ICYMI: Delighted to have won #CriminalLines run by AM Heath and Orion Publishing Group. #CriminalLines #crimefiction www.thebookseller.com/news/jon-bar...
Thrilled to lead TLC’s Self-Editing: Fiction starting 30.04 - 04.06. Finished a novel or halfway through? We’ll explore editing fundamentals using theory, published texts, 1-1s, and practical exercises. Use the code JB10 at checkout to enjoy 10% discount.
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March 7, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Thrilled to lead TLC’s Self-Editing: Fiction starting 30.04 - 04.06. Finished a novel or halfway through? We’ll explore editing fundamentals using theory, published texts, 1-1s, and practical exercises. Use the code JB10 at checkout to enjoy 10% discount.
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UK Folks.
If you're concerned about the catastrophic impact of generative AI on the creative industries & the theft of artists/writers creations, then you REALLY NEED to complete the below online consultation form.
This is your chance to say 'fuck off, this is not okay'
www.gov.uk/government/c...
If you're concerned about the catastrophic impact of generative AI on the creative industries & the theft of artists/writers creations, then you REALLY NEED to complete the below online consultation form.
This is your chance to say 'fuck off, this is not okay'
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
This consultation seeks views on how the government can ensure the UK’s legal framework for AI and copyright supports the UK creative industries and AI sector together.
www.gov.uk
December 19, 2024 at 8:13 AM
UK Folks.
If you're concerned about the catastrophic impact of generative AI on the creative industries & the theft of artists/writers creations, then you REALLY NEED to complete the below online consultation form.
This is your chance to say 'fuck off, this is not okay'
www.gov.uk/government/c...
If you're concerned about the catastrophic impact of generative AI on the creative industries & the theft of artists/writers creations, then you REALLY NEED to complete the below online consultation form.
This is your chance to say 'fuck off, this is not okay'
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Last night’s office Christmas party was WILD. Anyway that’s me done for the holidays. See you in 2025 🎉
December 19, 2024 at 8:05 AM
Last night’s office Christmas party was WILD. Anyway that’s me done for the holidays. See you in 2025 🎉
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Just finished a self editing course with the fantastic @jnbarton.bsky.social care of The Literary Consultancy. After a rocky year for the creative journey I feel confident in what I need to do over the coming months… I highly recommend it!
November 27, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Just finished a self editing course with the fantastic @jnbarton.bsky.social care of The Literary Consultancy. After a rocky year for the creative journey I feel confident in what I need to do over the coming months… I highly recommend it!
Very cool to see my new novel Little Creatures longlisted for the 2024 #BPAPitchPrize. Congratulations and best of luck to everyone on the list this year. #writingcommunity
November 19, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Very cool to see my new novel Little Creatures longlisted for the 2024 #BPAPitchPrize. Congratulations and best of luck to everyone on the list this year. #writingcommunity
A brief intro to get going. I'm a screenwriter and published author from London. Thrillers and horror mostly. Lurking until I’ve got something to say. Known to sound that annoying ‘happy to announce’ klaxon. I go running a lot. You’ll find me in a cinema or a park most of the time. Anyway, hello 👋🏻
November 15, 2024 at 6:54 AM
A brief intro to get going. I'm a screenwriter and published author from London. Thrillers and horror mostly. Lurking until I’ve got something to say. Known to sound that annoying ‘happy to announce’ klaxon. I go running a lot. You’ll find me in a cinema or a park most of the time. Anyway, hello 👋🏻