Calling All East & South East Asian Writers: Radio Drama
Are you a writer of East or Southeast Asian descent with a passion for storytelling? Are you interested in crafting immersive narratives that resonate through sound alone? Do you have an story idea that would be perfect for radio? Then come along to our Radio Drama Pitching Workshop.
When: Thursday 29 January, 10:00-13:00
Where: NET offices in Finsbury Park. Potentially online as well, depending on demand.
Fee: FREE
We are partnering with Shan Ng (www.shan-ng.com) from Vaticinate Pictures, to deliver this workshop. Shan will provide information on how to write radio drama proposals, radio scripts and the BBC commissioning process. You will then have the opportunity to rework your proposal. She will take the strongest pitches from the workshop and present them to the BBC.
If commissioned by the BBC, you will receive a fee of around £3k for three drafts, a writer credit, and a project that will be broadcast and promoted by the BBC platforms
Shan Ng is a BBC radio drama director/producer whose work can be heard on BBC Radio 4. Her company Vaticinate Pictures is a BBC radio supplier, focusing on developing East/Southeast Asian talents both on and off screen. They are seeking bold, original voices to join their growing community of radio drama writers.
Radio drama offers a unique creative space — fast-paced, intimate, and deeply human. With smaller budgets and quicker turnarounds, it’s the perfect platform to experiment with high-concept ideas and character-driven stories that carry big meanings of this world. Whether you’re new to audio or have theatre or film experience, your perspective matters. We’re especially keen to hear from writers who can bring fresh cultural insights, untold stories, and authentic voices to our airwaves.
This is your chance to reach global audiences — from the UK to rural villages where radio remains the lifeline to the world.