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James Capel

1 month

Seems people found my One Pager session useful so I'm gonna expand a little and do another session on how to write a full TV pitch. Free for @uk_scribe Pro Members, plus a little run of follow up sessions available Full details 👇

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

Been thinking about something a writer said last night in a session - that the screenwriting industry feels impenetrable. And I remember that feeling, not knowing where the hell to start or what do. So here's a bit about how I approached it... (thread)

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James Capel

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3 years

Since landing my agent around 7 yrs ago I’ve probably written 1 to 2 new spec scripts every year since and thankfully have had every one of them optioned (hopefully one will get made!). And for me, it’s ALL about the power of those first 10 pages… (Thread) #PipelineWritersUK

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

You're a better writer than you think you are

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James Capel

@jamescapel

2 years

No wonder new writers are constantly confused. There’s a difference between overwriting and artistic choice. Version 1 feels clear, deliberate and evocative. Feels like the space matters. There’s no repetition or unnecessary detail. It’s not overwritten

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@twoseas23

2 years

Love this from @screencrafting - economy on the page is everything. #screenwriting

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

Rejection is a constant. It’s about how you react to it that will determine your success as a screenwriter. Listen, learn, go again...🔥✍🏻

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James Capel

@jamescapel

5 months

Baby Reindeer is undoubtedly fantastically crafted TV. But for any aspiring writers watching it, don’t think that you have to mine your personal trauma to get something away. You can be influenced by it of course. But BR really is the extreme end of ‘write what you know’

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James Capel

@jamescapel

2 years

I think about this scene from W1A a lot *cries in screenwriter 🥺🫠

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

Remember, out there somewhere there is an exec or a producer or a director or an actor looking for EXACTLY what it is that you write #screenwriters #screenwriting #scribeloungewriters ✍️🔥

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

Feels silly that I actually lingered (mostly silently) on Twitter for 11 years before I actually started using it to talk to other screenwriters and industry pros🤨🤦‍♂️

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James Capel

@jamescapel

1 year

Didn’t expect to be so chuffed about this. Well done to everyone else who’s joining #baftaconnect 🙌🏼

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

Screenwriting is packed with constant highs and lows. Don’t feel bad about celebrating your wins publicly. You deserve it ✌🏻🔥

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

It’s so ridiculously impressive how so many screenwriters still produce work in between full time jobs, caring for children or family, carving out those precious moments to get words down. It’s amazing what can be achieved when you chip away 🔥🙌🏼 @uk_scribe

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

Next draft is gonna be late boss. Busy hanging out with a feisty young warrior woman 💛🤘🏻

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James Capel

@jamescapel

11 months

Okay I’m going pretty off-brand for a second because I want to offer some balance. Let’s be honest, when things aren’t going well it can be hard to see your peers flourishing when you’re feeling stuck. So, you want know how my writing year has been? 🧵

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

I DID PROOFREAD THE DRAFT BEFORE I SENT IT THE TYPOS APPEARED IMMEDIATELY AFTER

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James Capel

@jamescapel

1 year

Just a reminder for any @uk_scribe lot getting BBC writersroom results. I submitted endless scripts and never got anywhere. And one of those scripts got me an agent and launched my career. Comps are not a reflection of your ability as a writer 🔥

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

Just rolled a small truck along the floor to my 2yo. It crashed half way, so he sighed and said ‘fuck sake’ 😳

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James Capel

@jamescapel

1 year

Facts

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James Capel

@jamescapel

2 years

Since we started @uk_scribe one thing I’ve noticed is a few different types of writers you see time and time again. For lolz, here’s a few examples (thread🧵)…

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James Capel

@jamescapel

2 years

I seriously think that one of the most challenging things about screenwriting is managing your mental health. Insane high and lows, the vulnerability of putting yourself on the page over and over to make it into a product to be judged. No wonder imposter syndrome is a constant!🙃

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James Capel

@jamescapel

2 years

Don’t forget, Craig Mazin wrote Scary Movie 3&4 and The Hangover 2&3 before Chernobyl and The Last of Us. It’s never too late to shift screenwriting lanes. A writer’s voice and style never stops evolving 🙌🏼🔥

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

I guess my point is that yes the industry can feel impenetrable. But you don't have to smash down a whole wall to get in. You just have to find and remove the right brick.

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

As a new screenwriter you have to be tenacious, you have to be bold and approach people, actual humans. Build those relationships, forge a reputation backed up by your work. PROACTIVE. As your work improves people will listen!

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James Capel

@jamescapel

1 year

Had a great general meeting today. Realised that I find myself asking a quite a few questions of who I'm meeting. After all it is a two-way relationship. Here's a couple key questions I always like to weave in (thread)

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

Not gonna lie I’m a massive fan of a dash in a script/treatment. You know exactly where you are with a dash. And - they’re dramatic

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

YOU have to find your champions. They won't find you✍️🔥

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James Capel

@jamescapel

6 months

There has been so much change in the last couple years when it comes to new writers breaking into the UK industry. So I thought I’d share what I’ve noticed via @uk_scribe and some trends 🧵👇

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

For all the difficulties of screenwriting and breaking into the industry, there are some wonderful professionals out there doing lovely things for new writers. It's all about passing that knowledge on. From one creative to another. You love to see it💛⚡️

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James Capel

@jamescapel

2 years

Got a cool general meeting tomorrow. Trying to remember ahead of time what I'm watching because inevitably when I'm asked I'll forget what TV is and how to speak 🫠

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James Capel

@jamescapel

1 year

Oh man. I'm utterly speechless (& a little emotional tbh, probably the fatigue😆) but these 2 weeks have been wonderful. Screenwriting can be a tough and lonely game so to feel everyone come together and celebrate our mad craft has been exhilarating. Now I'm off for a lie down💛

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

Wouldn't you love to be one of those mad casual screenwriters who post about an epic life changing project by quoting a Variety article fronted by an A-lister and just being like 'did a thing'

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

It's my birthday today and I'm kicking it off with an ice cold beer* and I can't wait for the bitchin' rave** coming later 🙌 What a way to turn 26*** *Coffee **Nap ***35 🎂☕️🚀

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James Capel

@jamescapel

1 year

If you’re an aspiring writer here in the UK it’s easy to not engage with what’s happening. But our US friends are fighting for rights that will matter in every single one of our careers. We’re with you! @WGAWest @WGAEast @TheWritersGuild @uk_scribe #ScreenwritersEverywhere

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

I’m SO CHUFFED for each and every one of the hundreds of screenwriters I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and working with over the last 12 months. You should be so proud of what you have achieved in this shitstorm of a year. Here’s to the next step in 2022. Happy New Year🥂🍾🎉🥳

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

So much of screenwriting for me is about mentality. Not positioning yourself below other industry folk in terms of value. They need you and your stories- value yourself and your work. Everyone started somewhere✍🏻

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James Capel

@jamescapel

11 months

So just know (and I’m saying this for myself as much as you) if you keep writing, keep producing new material and keep doing what you’re doing - your time for posting your wins will come. I guess that was pretty on-brand positive in the end, soz

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

Here's an idea, why don't we just create a @uk_scribe production company and funnel the wealth of talent we have to bring bold, exciting and diverse projects to the masses. Think of the writers rooms we could build!😆🚀✍️

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James Capel

@jamescapel

2 years

Okay, what if we ran a free @uk_scribe writers course for those struggling in these expensive times. Plenty of places, not judged on ability but on passion, ambition and circumstance. Get a bunch of great guest speakers in, arrange some 1-2-1s. Maybe it could help? 🤔🤷‍♂️

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

Important thing I want to add: I'm NOT saying that comps are a waste of time. Far from it. I'm saying that not progressing in those comps is NOT a measure of the quality of your work. They have a criteria they're searching for.

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James Capel

@jamescapel

2 years

This is just mad🤯Our 'little' free festival has shifted over 1700 tickets- with 3 weeks still to go! So much crazy talent offering up their time. Something positive for all you screenwriters during these guff times. Let's get inspired!🚀 🎟️Free tickets on

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James Capel

@jamescapel

7 months

Honestly there's so many new writers out there who's standard of work is absolutely good enough to be breaking through. I just hope that people can keep going amid this weird time & don't blame themselves for it not quite happening yet. It's a resilience game, now more than ever

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James Capel

@jamescapel

1 year

I don't care how many times you've been around the block, when someone v. cool in the industry says nice things about your script, the confidence boost is priceless🔥🚀

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

Then I wrote the one. The script that nailed me as a writer, it was from my gut. It was an overwritten raw mess but boy did it work. I was now fizzing with urgency, attacking agents telling them THEY NEED to read this. And they did. I got two offers and chose one. New chapter

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

What non-writing related skill can you bring to a writers room? I'm bringing barista training ☕️👌

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

It's amazing how many writers who are still figuring out their creative screenwriting process think or say they're 'doing it wrong'... You aren't doing anything wrong. That's why it's a process. It's only what's right and what's wrong FOR YOU 🔥✍️

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James Capel

@jamescapel

1 year

Okay so following the mad success of last year I'd love to do another completely free online screenwriting festival for 2023. There's so much struggle out there right now so let's get together again and celebrate. Are we up for it? @uk_scribe #scribeloungelabs2023 🚀

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

Best thing about jumping into a new pilot script: rewatching a million brilliant pilot episodes and pulling at all the threads. The techniques, character intros, the teasers, the intrigue, the future, the past, the foreboding. What pilot eps do you always go back to?🔥🚀✍️

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James Capel

@jamescapel

2 years

It cannot be stressed enough how important it is to cultivate your creative relationships. One minute someone is a trainee script editor, the next minute they could be an exec winning a BAFTA. Same goes for writers. You never know who's gonna rocket!🚀⚡️

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James Capel

@jamescapel

8 months

Such a lovely surprise when I heard about this. Thanks to my amazing @uk_scribe team for thinking to nominate me for Mentor of the Year. What a list to be included in🙌🏼💛🥹 @thetvfoundation @EdinburghTVFest

The TV Foundation

@thetvfoundation

8 months

MENTOR OF THE YEAR Henrietta Colvin James Capel Jules Hussey Khurrum M. Sultan Nelesh Dhand Yeota Imam-Rashid

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James Capel

@jamescapel

2 years

The lovely folk at @bbcwritersroom have picked up something I tweeted a while back - kind of an observation from overseeing @uk_scribe . They've turned it into a really cool blog with awesome graphics! Check it out 👇 Which Type of Writer Are You?🤔✍️ (*cough-Cheerleader🥸)

BBC Writers

@bbcwritersroom

2 years

As writers prep and polish their submissions for our Open Call script window, we’d like to know: What Type of Writer are You? ✍️ Screenwriter, @jamescapel came up with a list and shared it on our blog: Take a look and see which ones apply to you!

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

Stick to the schedule, ignore the new idea. Stick to the schedule, ignore the new idea. Stick to the schedule, ignore the new idea...

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

Comes up so often so I’ll repeat: No one wants to steal your ideas. There’s 100 ways to tell 1 story with a 1000 minute choices that make it unique to you as a writer ✍🏻🔥

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

That same script was entered into all the comps at the time including the writersroom. Didn't get anywhere. And yet to this day it's still opening doors for me. And it'll probably never get made, but it doesn't matter.

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James Capel

@jamescapel

10 months

One of the most frequent pieces of feedback we get on @uk_scribe is writers looking for more opportunities to make connections in the industry. We've tried to figure out ways to do it. And so in early 2024 we're starting with something really exciting to help get things going🔥👀

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James Capel

@jamescapel

2 years

It's here, it's happening! We're LIVE! The Scribe Lounge Labs 2022 free online screenwriting festival Sept 5th-16th. I'm BLOWN AWAY by how many wonderful talented people have offered up their time and expertise! It's gonna be mad💛 🎟️Free tickets on now!

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James Capel

@jamescapel

4 years

Feeling pretty chuffed right now. 5 months ago me and friend had an idea over a margarita about launching an online community platform for #screenwriters . So I created a new twitter account and started chatting to people. Cut to now: @uk_scribe just hit 500 members🤯

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James Capel

@jamescapel

4 months

Dya know, after years of writing TV pitches I think I'd been left feeling creatively stale. So this year I really wanted mix it up and write more interesting things. By the beginning of July I'll have written 2 features, rewrote a pilot and written a new play. Feels pretty good😊

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James Capel

@jamescapel

11 months

Here we go folks. Submissions open until 5th December. While the outcome isn’t a reflection of your ability but more your suitability to their schemes, it is a clear deadline and a chance to put your hat in the ring. What have you got to lose!

BBC Writers

@bbcwritersroom

11 months

Submissions are now open! Open Call will be open until 12 noon on Tuesday 5th December 2023. Good luck!

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James Capel

@jamescapel

8 months

As writers we're responsible for creating the seeds of what ends up employing hundreds. And right now it can feel pretty bleak and pointless to start something new. But we have to keep creating to fight back and prove our value as a world cinematic force. We have to keep writing

Sky News

@SkyNews

8 months

'No pension, no career, no future': Grim reality behind the scenes of British TV and film industry Read more 🔗

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

There may be screenwriting ‘basics’. But there are no screenwriting ‘rules’. The difference shall set you free! 🙌🏼🚀

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James Capel

@jamescapel

6 months

FADE OUT THE END Phew. That's the first draft of the next feature complete. It's raw, full of holes, underdeveloped, lacking in continuity and texture, it's basically shite but it EXISTS! Now to put it aside while I go back to TV for a bit. What are hooks again? 🥴

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

I moved to London with no contacts whatsoever. Trained and 'worked' as an actor for a few years while I finished my first scripts. I didn't know where to send them so I went to the usual channels, BBC writersroom, other comps. Got nothing back and so nothing from it.

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James Capel

@jamescapel

2 years

Finished the year with a lovely phone call from the agent saying he loved the script I sent over. Excited to have a project I love go out to town in Jan. Here’s to everyone’s latest work creating lots of exciting opportunities in 2023!🎄🚀✍🏼🍺

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

BBC exec told me my work wasn't ready but keep going. Come back when you have an agent. So I wrote another script, better again. This time I went only to agents. Feedback was ok but ultimately no joy. All the while friends are reading my work giving notes, helping me

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@jamescapel

3 years

I kept writing. Next script was a bit better but I wasn't satisfied with writersroom or comps so I started looking for people. Actual humans. I found some producers emails and starting bothering people asking for advice or feedback. My work wasn't ready so I didn't get any joy

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James Capel

@jamescapel

1 year

Screenwriting is like constant pendulum of highs to lows. Every time I hit a low where it all falls apart (which is often) I chalk it all off and start again. I do this by writing something new. Forget the industry, rebuild from the page. Focus on the writing not the writer ❤️‍🩹🚀

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James Capel

@jamescapel

2 years

Friendly reminder: when it comes to @uk_scribe I have no idea what I’m doing. It’s a complete accident, I’m just a writer with no experience in leading communities. I’m learning as quickly as I can along the way. It’s everyone’s patience and support that makes it possible🙌🏼🙂

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

So I wrote another script, better again. This time getting more hungry and tenacious I bothered lots of people at BBC, more producers, agents, anyone, everyone. The urgency was reflected in my work and people started to listen. Someone at the BBC invited me in for a meeting...

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James Capel

@jamescapel

4 years

I refuse to treat writing as a competition. It's about nuance, bringing what YOU bring to the table. For every great writer, there is a producer out there looking for EXACTLY what it is that you do. You will find your champions, you just have to keep going✍️🔥

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@jamescapel

11 months

I'll be honest - I'm just a writer. I didn't know the first thing about running an online community. But I'm learning as fast as I can. 2024 is going to be about taking Scribe Lounge to the next level and giving our members as many reasons as possible to keep logging in💛

Scribe Lounge UK

@uk_scribe

11 months

We did it!🤩 ✨4000 Scribe Lounge Members!✨ When our little platform started nearly 3 yrs ago we never imagined we'd reach 40 let alone 4k. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us, signed up, contributed, joined in, lurked, liked & helped keep our wonderful ethos💛

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@jamescapel

6 months

For any writers who submit to any of the amazing opportunities these lovely guys offer, being aware of these numbers going in will really help measure your expectations: Scripts received in 22/23 - 5,964 🤯 Writers worked with - 110 (1.8%) It's not a metric for your quality!

BBC Writers

@bbcwritersroom

6 months

The BBC Writers team is thrilled to share our latest Annual Report covering activity and data for 22/23. We hope you enjoy reading about the many talented emerging writers we have worked with via our writer development groups and invite you to celebrate their successes with us.

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@jamescapel

4 years

I have such massive respect for anyone who has written and completed anything during all this. It's that kind of dedication and resilience that will see you get to where you want to be. Carve out those minutes, get those words down. You WILL make progress✍️🔥

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James Capel

@jamescapel

5 years

So excited to make my TV writing debut tonight. Such a fun show and a series everyone is super proud of. Fun fact: my son was born in between drafts 1 and 2. The delirium was real. Tonight on @ITV episode 3 of #ColdFeet at 9pm! @ColdFeetTV @bigtalk @Kathrynoco @kentonallen

ITV

@ITV

5 years

TONIGHT on #ColdFeet ❄️👣 👉 Karen and Jenny's weekend away is hi-jacked by their mothers. 👉 Disaster strikes on a charity mountain climb. @FayRipley @JohnnyThomson2 @RobertBathurst

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@jamescapel

1 year

And so it begins… 👀 #freescreenwritingfestival coming soon

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@jamescapel

3 years

Got to pull myself together for a meeting with a new exec/prod co this afternoon. Now I just need to remember how to speak. "Oh that script? Yeah I done a script. Me like words..."🥴

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@jamescapel

3 years

Finishing the week with a lovely email from exec saying how much they loved the delivered treatment. Time for a beer🍺☀️🙌🏼

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@jamescapel

3 years

I mean who says that acting isn't the gift that keeps on giving. Just received an Equity invoice for Holby City for £7.06! Already winning on a Monday 🤩🍾Lolz

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@jamescapel

1 year

First ever school run this morn. Saw a Dad at the gates wearing one of those nipple out muscle shirts and flip flops carrying a scooter like it's a cocktail at an Ibiza beach bar. Clearly the lead in his own 2004 Judd Apatow movie. Excited to watch his progression🍸

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@jamescapel

3 years

It's the best thing when you meet writers who aren't thinking about the industry, getting a rep or winning a comp. They just write because they absolutely love it. And it always shows in their work. Shackle free, honest expression. Reminds me I always need to keep a bit of that🙌

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James Capel

@jamescapel

8 months

New feature spec sent over to my agent. Godspeed🕊️

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James Capel

@jamescapel

7 months

This is a brilliantly articulated and contextualised thread on the state of our industry here in the UK. New talent needs a way in. And right now the system is rigged to keep the already successful succeeding. It has to change 👇🏻🧵

Philip Ralph

@PhilipRalph9

7 months

🧵Today is the last day of filming @BBCDoctors A show that has run for 24 years, employed thousands of people, produced more than 4,500 episodes, will call ‘cut’ for the final time. As a writer on the show for the past 19 years I’m personally impacted along with hundreds 1/

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3 years

Having met hundreds of new writers over the past few months it's sent me on a weird mental rollercoaster with my own work. From sheer panic that my ideas are shit, wanting to up my game and branch out - all the way back to re-evaluating what it is I do and to trust my instincts

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@jamescapel

2 years

If you didn’t progress in the latest BBC Academy call out just remember that it isn’t a direct reflection of your ability as a writer. As always, they’re looking for very specific things. The more the rounds progress, the more specific they get ✍🏼💛

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James Capel

@jamescapel

4 years

Woken up feeling extremely proud today. Since November we've literally gathered a huge community of amazing screenwriters out of nothing, who are helping each other (and me) in ways I never imaged. I'm so grateful to everyone who has supported @uk_scribe You guys rock💛

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@jamescapel

3 years

I tell you, when a producer doubles down to back you and shows such belief in your work, the confidence boost is incredible 💛

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@jamescapel

3 years

Finishing a Friday with a really cool project heading out to broadcasters/streamers- nearly 2 years in the making 🥴 Cheers! 🍷🍺

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@jamescapel

3 years

Exec: actually I think my last set of notes have taken this draft in the wrong direction Me:

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

Proud to be representing @uk_scribe as host of a live Q&A tonight at @RoundhouseLDN - we’ll be chatting about ‘Writing Your First Screenplay’. Something I failed miserably at! Can’t wait to share how 😆🙌🏼🚀

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James Capel

@jamescapel

1 year

There we go. New TV spec delivered to the agent📨No idea if it works properly or not. But I had some themes and sensibilities I was desperate to showcase and I've done that so whatever happens, it's mission accomplished🔥

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@jamescapel

3 years

Starting something cool this month, helping 4 writers go from idea to script in 6 weeks. Be rude to not join them in the process! Absolutely buzzed to write a new spec🔥🔥

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James Capel

@jamescapel

11 months

This is just how things go. Some years are great, some are crap. But one thing we can’t do is judge ourselves against other people and wonder why it’s not happening to us because truth is they’ve probably had a shit time too and they’ve earned their win. And so will you

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

You know all those tiny details you weave into your work that you just assume are weird mundane quirks from your own life...? That's the stuff that makes your work unique. Lean into it 🔥✍️

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James Capel

@jamescapel

2 years

Another thought from reading comp TV scripts: Get that premise established! Lose the set up, the meandering character building and chuck us in at the deep end, we can handle it! Who are we dealing with? Why do they have this dilemma? & what's the 'mission' in front of us...🔥🚀

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James Capel

@jamescapel

11 months

Was recently asked by a producer what's my biggest strength that I bring to a writers room. Hard question but I think it's an eye for emotional hooks within a story and maybe knowing how to maximise their impact. That and neat handwriting 😆 What's yours? @uk_scribe

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

Excited to have a new project lift off today, again from a 1 pager. I cannot tell you how much I've learned lately from the @uk_scribe writers, reading and discussing their material. It's helping push my own work to the next level (something I wished I'd done years ago!)✍️🔥

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James Capel

@jamescapel

7 months

You really don’t have to be at the top of your game to help other writers around you. Even if you don’t have experience, you can still be an empathetic reader and understand what makes a great story. Sometimes all people need is someone to listen🔥🙌🏼

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

I cannot tell you how inspiring it is to read up-and-coming writer's work. The boldness, fearlessness, no creative shackles, no broadcaster expectations - just their passion and instinct on the page. Shit me, we all need to keep raising our game 🙌

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

So exciting when you read a script where a writer has really thought about how they're introducing their lead character. It's amazing how much info it's possible to get across about a character in an opening. It's your chance to be bold - iconic✍️🔥

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James Capel

@jamescapel

3 years

Always a mega buzz when the agent calls raving about the new spec. Channelled everything I've learned from @uk_scribe over the past year into it. Can actually feel my writing evolving🔥🔥

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James Capel

@jamescapel

9 months

Going into 2024 with some pretty simple goals: ✨Appreciate what I have ✨Push myself creatively ✨Learn from the failures ✨Do what I can And mostly ✨Find as much joy as possible Happy new year everyone🥂🍾

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