Why Children of Time might just change the way you think
Review: Adrian Tchaikovsky’s exploration of evolution, Children of Time, is a dizzying expanse of nothing and a considerable amount of something.
Why TV landmark NYPD Blue can still move me
How NYPD Blue’s emotional storytelling, timeless scenes and, yes, innocence continue to resonate 30 years on.
Essential guide to writing a stage play that will pack a theatre
Turn your passion for a stage play into a powerful skill. Learn the techniques to craft unforgettable stories that will entrance, enchant and thrill.
What James Bond can learn from those masters of mayhem Jeeves and Wooster
Who has the upper hand when it comes to edge-of-the-seat drama and unpredictable plot twists, Ian Fleming’s James Bond or Wodehouse’s famous duo?
How The Lost King storytellers lost the plot
Steve Coogan transforms the historic find of Richard III’s remains in a car park into a drama that does a disservice to its real life protagonist
Everything you need to know about beach reads
Beach reads are not a genre – they can be just about anything. But you do know one when you see one – and that’s what we’re investigating here.
Supercharge your goal-setting the Smart way
Discover the power of Smart goals and unlock your path to success. Learn how Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound objectives can transform your goal-setting game
Unmasking the tale: novel writing vs script writing showdown
We unveil the hidden parallels and unexpected contrasts between novel writing and script writing and dive into the shared elements and unique approaches that shape captivating stories for different medium
5 simple tips to unlock your story’s true potential
Unlock your story’s true potential with these expert tips on plot, character development, narrative structure and, crucially, the unforgiving world of editing.
The Last Of Us: How come we still love Joel despite what he did
We examine the epic last episode of Season One of The Last of Us and ask how the writers created a sympathy for a character who is capable of so much destruction and bloodshed.
What does your favourite West Wing character say about you?
The West Wing, the critically acclaimed television drama that aired from 1999 to 2006, has left an indelible mark on its viewers. But have you ever wondered what your favourite West Wing character says about you?
Better review – star-crossed lovers turn drippy in the forest
Leila Farzad and Andrew Buchan play corrupt copper and remorseful gangster in this pallid but intriguing drama.
Review – A gruelling lesson from Auschwitz
James Hyland’s testing quasi-monologue strips genocide of drama, exposing how familiar the language and logistics of mass cruelty feel.
Review – Living with Kenneth Williams is no joke
David Benson revisits his extraordinary and obsessive bond with the Carry On legend in a funny and unsettling one-man show.
Review – Masterclass pits acting egos in close combat
What begins as a clash of acting styles deepens into a revealing study of ego, ageing and the damage beneath familiar stereotypes.