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We're all about story. News, opportunities, advice and training from BAFTA-winning John Yorke - from #scripted and #unscripted TV to #games and #podcasts.

👉 johnyorkestory.com/
If you're serious about a career in game writing, this CPD course is the perfect springboard.

Learn how to craft compelling characters, branching narratives and stories that support & strengthen mechanics.

Next cohort starts 2 June > www.johnyorkestory.com/course/story...

#gamewriting #gamedev
May 20, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Ready to tap into your full potential as a screenwriter?

We're accepting bookings for our spring and summer cohorts of #Screenwriting: Advanced Structure - our flagship online course led by John Yorke

12 March or 11 June start dates available >
www.johnyorkestory.com/course/story...
March 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Always a privilege to collaborate with talented teams. John's recently been in Australia working with the brilliant See-Saw Films team [SLOW HORSES, HEARTSTOPPER, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR], providing narrative consultancy support.

Looking forward to seeing what’s next!
www.see-saw-films.com/television/
March 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Delighted to host @remysiu.com, founder of Sunset Visitor 斜陽過客 and creative director of IGF-nominated narrative adventure 1000xResist, for a Q&A on all things #videogames.

🗓️ Friday 21 Feb @ 7pm (UK Time)

If you’re part of our learning community, check our forums for how to join. See you there!
February 20, 2025 at 12:28 AM
If you’re thinking of launching a podcast, or you have one that’s not getting the audience traction it should, then John’s live two-day online training might be for you.

🗓️ 2 April and 16 April
➡️ Places limited: www.johnyorkestory.com/course/story...

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February 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Starting a #podcast? 🎙️ Master storytelling to captivate your audience.

John Yorke shares 5 essential writing tips to help elevate your show: www.johnyorkestory.com/2025/02/impr...

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#podcasts #storystructure #podcastlaunch #podcastingtips #podcastidea #storytelling
February 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
🗓️ NEW workshop from John Yorke coming in Jan 2025.

Do you have a #podcast idea, or have you started a podcast that’s not working as well as it could?

John's live online training on #storytelling & #storystructure can help you make your podcast unmissable:
www.johnyorkestory.com/course/story...
December 6, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Our biggest sale of the year is LIVE.

Save up to 30% on our online industry training courses.

Develop your talent in the new year, from #screenwriting to #showrunning, #games to #podcasts.

See what's on sale > johnyorkestory.com/cpd-story-training/

#storystructure #cpd #storytelling #BlackFriday
November 29, 2024 at 11:29 AM
Want to break into video game writing as a freelancer? 🎮

Industry veteran Stu Maine explains how to get started, who to contact, samples to include in your portfolio, and more >

johnyorkestory.com/2023/08/how-...

#gameswriter #freelancewriters #writingcommunity #gamescareers #gamedev
November 25, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Unlock your true potential as a screenwriter.

#Screenwriting: Advanced Structure - our 4-month online training - begins 15 Jan.

👉 Diagnose & fix any story issue
👉 Write a professional treatment
👉 Understand industry expectations

johnyorkestory.com/course/story...

#scriptsky #storystructure
November 25, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Submissions for BBC Writers' annual Open Call are still open. The submission window for #scripts ends noon on Tuesday 3rd December.

Accepting Drama or Comedy/Drama scripts written for Film, TV, Radio, Stage or Children’s TV/Radio scripts.

👉 bbc.co.uk/writers/oppo...

#opportunities #BBC #writing
November 20, 2024 at 4:55 PM
"The pitcher hadn’t really understood just how much potential this idea had. But I could see it."

Emma Millions describes how an #unscripted TV series idea, pitched during a JYS Pitch Decks workshop, has gained a life beyond the deck.

👀 > johnyorkestory.com/2024/07/from...

#pitching #TVwriters
November 20, 2024 at 4:40 PM