Script Reading and Consulting

Whilst studying for his Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Scriptwriting, Tom gained expertise in the development, writing and editing of screen, stage and radio plays. During this time, he also amassed great experience as a reader through the in-depth analysis of classical and contemporary texts and the provision of feedback on his coursemates’ manuscripts.  

In the years since graduating, he has refined these skills further through the completion of the National Film and Television School’s Script Reading and Reporting course and numerous personal and professional projects.

Most recently, these include consulting and offering guidance to the writer of BBC Radio 4 comedy, A Northerner’s Guide To London, reading for the UK Film Festival London and script editing a youth theatre production of The Nativity story. In addition, the development of his projects, including 30-minute comedy series Ley People (ABsoLuTeLy Productions) and In House (MOTIF Pictures), has provided further insight into professional development processes. 

While completing an internship at Andy Serkis’s The Imaginarium Studios, Tom’s talent as a writer and consultant saw him read and report on the filmic potential of solicited and unsolicited manuscripts. These included the studio’s inaugural live-action feature, Breathe, written by Oscar-nominated screenwriter William Nicholson.

Finally, Tom is also a highly experienced sub-editor. So, from a quick tidy-up to a comprehensive evaluation or simply punching up the joke count, if you think that your script and its development materials would benefit from a second pair of eyes, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Testimonials

.. "Reading Tom’s script ‘A Mockery of Crockery’ it was clear from the first few pages that he has a comic flair, a sharp wit and the ability to create, craft and weave jokes regularly through the scenes - both in dialogue and action. I’m sure Tom will go on to hone his skills further as a solo writer, or as part of a writing team where he would be a real benefit in developing ideas or punching up the comedy/joke count in scripted pieces. Writing comedy is clearly his passion.”
Ted Dowd
Development Producer, Baby Cow Productions
"Tom was great to work with on A Northerner’s Guide to London. I wanted to find a comedy script consultant who could help with structure, pacing and joke re-writes, and share and explain script expertise to someone who hasn’t been writing for as long; Tom did exactly this, worked promptly and was great at communicating throughout the entire project. I could tell he had a lot of enthusiasm for his work and I’m very grateful for his help! Thank you Tom!"
Antonia Gospel
Writer, A Northerner's Guide to London, BBC Radio 4, Bespoken Media
“As a former colleague of Tom’s, I can attest to his skill and work ethic. Tom was one of our most competent writers and in instances when we needed high-quality work at a quick turn-around, I could always count on him to deliver. Tom was widely regarded by the company as the go-to writer for long-form, professional content with an engaging point of view. During my time at My Content Pal, Tom never returned any of his assigned content late, or with a low standard. His work was a pleasure to read and I found him to be a responsible, punctual, and diligent employee.”
Lina Fitzjames
Former Head of Proofreading, My Content Pal
Tom is one of our most trusted readers. His analysis of the potential and possibilities for each script is impressive. I recommend him highly.
Murray Woodfield
Director, The UK Film Festival London

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