Writing for Radio: How to Write Plays, Features and Short Stories That Get You on Air
Oxford: How To Books, 2nd ed. (2001), 157 pp.
Contains bibliogr. pp. 145-147, index
ISBN 978-1-85703-685-5
Other editions: 1st ed. 1998; Bristol: Soundplay, 4th ed., revised and updated 2008, 202 p.
Signature commbox: 30-Production-E 2001
"Hints and tips from an experienced author on how to write for the radio and how to get a play, feature or short story successfully produced. This revised and updated edition includes new material covering the future of radio, the future of audio drama on the internet, and digital radio stations." (Publisher description)
1 Understanding why radio is different, 11
2 Starting a radio play, 20
3 Structuring a radio play, 35
4 Exploing language and belief, 55
5 Using scenes, music, sound effects and silence, 67
6 Creating character and comedy, 76
7 Writing short stories, dramatisations and 'The Archers', 92
8 Writing and compiling a radio feature, 102
9 From script to production, 122
10 Marketing your script, and the future, 136
2 Starting a radio play, 20
3 Structuring a radio play, 35
4 Exploing language and belief, 55
5 Using scenes, music, sound effects and silence, 67
6 Creating character and comedy, 76
7 Writing short stories, dramatisations and 'The Archers', 92
8 Writing and compiling a radio feature, 102
9 From script to production, 122
10 Marketing your script, and the future, 136
