CBBC Writing Competition...

CBBC: New Stories for the Next Generation

In Nigeria, today, May 27 is Children's Day. So, this has to do with writing stories for Children...

Do you have stories to tell that we've never seen before? Can you create characters the audience will fall in love with?

We want to find the next generation of CBBC writers with fresh perspectives, original voices, and the ability to create unforgettable characters.

This opportunity is open to any writer who wants to write Children's drama for the 6-12 age range. We are looking for 30-minute original TV scripts of unmissable and infectious storytelling, offering fresh cultural perspectives, tales combining authenticity with hope and joy, stories from a child's point of view, characters that will engage and surprise the audience, scripts that are powerful, emotional, and contemporary, shows that will work for the CBBC audience and channel but can dare to take risks.

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BBC COLLEGE OF COMEDY

The BBC invites comedy writers to apply for a place in its College of Comedy. The scheme will run for 12 months, and six successful applicants (writing pairs will be treated as a single applicant) will be attached to an existing production, and will also be mentored in the creation of original work. 

Only one entry per applicant will be considered, and the deadline for submissions is noon on 24 April 2009.

Submissions should be sent to collegeofcomedy@bbc.co.uk, which will be acknowledged by email.

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