Update: 2025 London Screenwriters’ Festival

Some events added to my schedule Thursday, April 24-Sunday, April 27.

My schedule next week in London got even busier.

Writing a Marketable Screenplay: For this one-day workshop, we are flying in Scott Myers from America. He’s going to cut through the noise to share what he’s learned from writing thirty-plus projects across major studios and networks. He’ll break down exactly what makes certain scripts gain traction while others collect dust.

Five Character Archetypes Reimagined: Back by popular demand — but completely reinvented for 2025! Scott Myers returns with an updated version of his renowned character archetype framework. If you’ve heard about the famous five (Protagonist, Nemesis, Attractor, Mentor, Trickster) but missed the original sessions — or if you’re ready to see how these archetypes function in our rapidly evolving media landscape — this is your chance to experience this game-changing approach through an entirely fresh lens.

An Honest Assessment of So-Called Screenwriting Rules: “Never use voiceover!” “Your inciting incident must happen by page 12!” The screenwriting world is drowning in rules, formulas, and must-follow guidelines. But how many of these supposedly iron-clad commandments actually make your script better? And how many are just recycled opinions that have somehow become “law”? In this refreshingly candid session, veteran screenwriting instructor Scott Myers takes a hard, honest look at the most common screenwriting rules and examines which ones deserve their hallowed status — and which ones need to be thrown out the window.

Advanced Mentor Script Lab: From the screenwriter who’s sold projects to every major studio and creator of “Go Into The Story” (the Black List’s official screenwriting blog), comes an intensive lab focused on what makes scripts not just good, but sellable. Scott Myers brings his decades of industry experience and deep understanding of what executives actually want to help you craft a screenplay that stands out in today’s market.

Script Chat AMA: Having an “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session with Scott Myers offers an invaluable opportunity for aspiring and established screenwriters alike. As an expert with years of experience, Scott brings a wealth of knowledge on story structure, script development, and navigating the intricacies of the entertainment industry. This AMA session allows attendees to gain direct, personalized insights into their specific writing challenges, whether they’re grappling with plot development, character arcs, or breaking into Hollywood.

I’m busy primping my PowerPoints and hope to see you in London!

For more information on the Festival, go here.