LIVE ONLINE COURSE

FILM AND TV STORY EDITOR

Dates: 14 OCT 2026 - 25 NOV 2026

Duration: 6 WEEKS
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
6:30 PM BST

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SIÔN CROWLE
SCRIPT AND STORY PRODUCER

LIVE ONLINE COURSE

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Step into the writers' room. Learn to shape the stories that define British television.

Siôn Crowle is a BAFTA-credited story producer with 13+ years across BBC and ITV. In 6 weeks, he'll give you the editorial toolkit, industry instincts, and portfolio to walk into UK drama with confidence.

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU, IF...

YOU ARE AN ASPIRING LEADER

This film story editor course gives you the structural authority to stop assisting and start leading. You'll build the advanced editorial vocabulary to hold your own in any writers' room, walk away with industry-standard templates you can use immediately, and gain the hands-on experience to step up with confidence.
YOU ARE A DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

Strong instincts only take you so far when scripts need clear, actionable feedback. Learn how experienced story editors diagnose structural problems, strengthen character arcs and communicate notes that genuinely improve a project. You'll leave with a sharper editorial eye and greater confidence guiding stories from development to production.
YOU ARE AN INDEPENDENT CREATOR

Great ideas often fall apart once they meet budgets, schedules and long-running series demands. This TV story editor course teaches you how to create compelling story engines, manage multiple character arcs and solve narrative challenges within real production constraints. Develop the skills to tell ambitious stories that are as practical as they are powerful.

Build the editorial skills behind great TV and film.

Master the complete editorial toolkit used across professional television drama, from story diagnostics and character architecture to beat sheets, story conferences and production-focused redrafting. You’ll graduate with a portfolio ready for industry conversations.

Your own virtual writers’ room. LIVE & expert-led.

This is your first taste of the real thing. Learn live from an experienced Story Producer, collaborate with fellow creatives during writers' room workshops and receive personalised feedback throughout the course.

HANDS-ON LEARNING

Every assignment is built around the actual work of a story editor; writing loglines, breaking beat sheets, diagnosing flawed storylines. You'll practise giving notes like a professional, not a student. A live writers' room workshop puts you in the room under pressure, so when it matters, you're ready.

REAL INDUSTRY INSIGHT

Case studies pull from Casualty, Breaking Bad, and Inside Out to show you how structure functions at its best, and where it fails. You'll reverse-engineer real episodes, see how story editors think, and understand how the decisions made in a conference room end up on screen.

A PORTFOLIO-READY PROJECT

Your final project is a Story Editor Portfolio Package: a logline and concept document, an 8-beat episode breakdown, and a diagnostic editorial report. These aren't exercises. They're the exact materials a producer wants to see. You'll leave with evidence of your editorial thinking, ready to use in applications, pitches, and interviews.

SIÔN CROWLE

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Shaped television drama at BBC, ITV, and independent production companies across a 13-year career
Held senior editorial roles on flagship continuing dramas including Casualty, Emmerdale, and Waterloo Road
Led writers' rooms, chaired story conferences, and developed multi-series long-running story arcs
Mentored script and story teams across multiple broadcast productions
Contributed to BAFTA-winning series reaching millions of viewers across broadcast and streaming
Story produced a Casualty Christmas special that drove measurable real-world impact — generating a surge in blood donor sign-ups nationwide
Brings 13+ years of industry practice directly into the classroom through live demos, diagnostics, and hands-on editorial feedback

WED (14/10), 6:30 PM BST

Foundations of Story: What Makes a Story Work

Discover the storytelling principles behind compelling television drama. Learn how structure, conflict, and resolution turn everyday ideas into stories audiences can't stop watching.

Story as disruption, struggle, resolution
Three-act vs. five-act structure: Setup, confrontation, resolution
Natural storytelling form & real examples
Case Study: Pixar’s 22 questions

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MON (19/10), 6:30 PM BST

Role of a Story Editor

Step inside the writers' room and explore the role of a Story Editor. Understand how story teams collaborate, shape scripts, and guide ideas from concept to screen.

Role expectations: Story Editor vs. Writer
How to get there & what type of shows need it
Story team structures
Demo: Giving notes & collaborating
Role within continuing drama
The basic rules of story lining

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WED (21/10), 6:30 PM BST

Pitching an Idea

Transform raw concepts into confident, pitch-ready television stories. Learn how to communicate your ideas with clarity, build compelling worlds, and capture attention from the very first sentence.

What makes a strong pitch
Pitching ideas
What makes a series bible interesting
Written pitches: Structure & clarity
Communicating tone & building worlds
Selling the idea out loud

Assignment #1: Writing a Logline

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WED (28/10), 6:30 PM GMT

Crafting Characters

Build memorable characters who drive stories, spark conflict, and keep audiences invested. Learn how character development creates long-term emotional impact across a series.

Character discussion
How characters drive a series
Character Diamonds
Character development
Case Study: Breaking Bad

[Optional] Assignment #2: Creating a Character Diamond

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MON (2/11), 6:30 PM GMT

Series Arcs vs. Episodic Arcs

Master the balance between individual episodes and season-long storytelling. Learn how to build narrative momentum while keeping viewers coming back for more.

Episodic vs. serialised storytelling
Building a series: Foundations
Sustaining narrative momentum
What makes a series vs. an episode
Episodic structure

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WED (4/11), 6:30 PM GMT

Writing Styles & Big Docs

Learn the professional formats and production realities behind television storytelling. Discover how story editors shape scripts within creative, logistical, and broadcast constraints.

Big docs & story docs: Terminology
What is a big doc: Expectations
A, B, & C stories
House styles
Demo: Formatting
Editing for broadcast reality

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MON (9/11), 6:30 PM GMT

Beat Sheets & Step Outlines + Guest Speaker

Turn great ideas into production-ready story documents. Learn how to structure beats, control pacing, and create clear outlines that writers can confidently bring to life.

Writing clear, functional beats
Structuring episode documents
Controlling pacing through beats
Translating ideas into workable story documents
Guest Speaker: Writer

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WED (18/11), 6:30 PM GMT

Continuing Drama Engine: How Shows Sustain 20+ Years

Uncover the storytelling systems behind long-running television dramas. Learn how interconnected characters, evolving relationships, and smart story engines generate endless new episodes.

The “story engine” concept
Rotating A/B/C story systems
Recycling without repetition
Character web design

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MON (23/11), 6:30 PM GMT

Story Diagnostics & Redrafting

Develop the editorial mindset needed to strengthen any script. Learn how to identify structural weaknesses, refine pacing, and elevate stories through thoughtful rewriting.

Identifying pacing & structural issues
Strengthening stakes & conflict
Reworking story while preserving tone
Iterating effectively across drafts
Case Study: Inside Out

Assignment #4: Analysis & Editing

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FILM AND TV STORY EDITOR

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU, IF...

YOU ARE AN ASPIRING LEADER

YOU ARE A DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

YOU ARE AN INDEPENDENT CREATOR

Build the editorial skills behind great TV and film.

Your own virtual writers’ room. LIVE & expert-led.

What our students say