Showtime!

Rather excited today. Just had an email confirming that two of my scripts are being showcased as part of the Huddersfield Literature Festival ( Lawrence Batley Theatre, Sat 14th March, 4-6pm, Attic Venue). This is the first time anything I have written has been performed in a venue, I can't wait to see how they are interpreted by the actors. I have been invited to attend rehearsals but don't know whether to go along or not, it might be better to experience the plays on the day along with the rest of the audience...

On a less happy note I have been reading the latest media reports about the cuts being made in TV production, particularly ITV. It seems that a lot of continuing drama ( and presumably one off and two- parters) are facing the chop in favour of cheaper (reading between the lines) reality and game show formats, I guess revenue generated by phone-ins is also a key factor here. This is bad news for both established and aspiring screenwriters I would think. I wonder how much harder it will become over the next few years to get that first commission, will the powers that be prefer to stick to 'safe' well known writers or will us newbies get more of a chance because we are cheap (in the nicest possible way!)?

Makes me think my chosen path may be rockier than I first thought.