The Script Vault

Think putting a © on your work is enough to protect it? Think again. A copyright symbol shows that you claim copyright - but, by itself, it doesn’t provide independent evidence of what you created, when you created it, or what your original work contained. Your work deserves stronger protection. The Script Vault provides a secure, independent record of your work, helping you establish evidence of what you submitted and when. Find out more at TheScriptVault.com

Great ideas deserve great protection! TheScriptVault.com

The Stage Write Playwright Development Programme is now taking applications for 2026. It's run by Liverpool's Royal Court Theatre (a theatre we love!) @RoyalCourtLiv liverpoolsroyalcourt.com/sta…

Are you 18–25 and living in Yorkshire? Love storytelling or want to try writing something that feels like you? Apply for Life in a Northern Town, a course by Northern Broadsides Theatre Company, led by acclaimed playwright Carmen Nasr. Through online workshops and an in-person residency, you’ll develop a short play, learning to create characters, shape plots, and write dialogue with professional theatre makers. The programme ends with a script-sharing event where actors perform your work. Submit up to 300 words inspired by your hometown by Monday, 22 September, 12 noon. @NBroadsides northern-broadsides.co.uk/li…

A leading playwright/TV writer recently told @TheStage 'My work has been used without my consent to train AI.' (thestage.co.uk/news/james-gr…). AI doesn’t ask permission, make sure you have proof of authorship. 'Because great ideas deserve great protection'. thescriptvault.com

We're now also on Bluesky, so if you're looking to protect your copyright or would like to find out about our amazing script coverage services then check us out here: @thescriptvault.bsky.social thescriptvault.com

If you're writing something about a real person do you need their permission? How does UK copyright law treat factual material? @TheWritersGuild has produced a free online guide with some really good information. writersguild.org.uk/factual-… There's also a free online Zoom event on the subject on 27th August. Non-members can take part, although if you're a serious writer we strongly recommend joining and benefitting from the support and advice they give, which includes job information and writing opportunities in their weekly ebulletin.

Applications for the BBC Writers Open Call opportunity will open from 12 noon on Tuesday 5th November 2024 until 12 noon on Tuesday 3rd December 2024! Find out more at 👉bbc.co.uk/writers

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'Don't get it right, get it written.' Some leading playwrights offer their top tips for first time writers. @NationalTheatre #playwright #playwrights #theatre #quotes #writing #play #script #tips youtube.com/watch?v=cnK_s-d_…

Need some feedback on your script? Our script reading service now includes a free copyright registration on the submitted script, plus a 50% discount on copyright registrations of further drafts of the script. #scriptwriting #screenwriting #playwrighting thescriptvault.com/script-re…

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5 Great People Who Plagiarised. We tend to think of plagiarism as being the last refuge for the lazy, the cheaters and the incompetent, but history has shown us that it is not always the case. #copyright #protect #writing plagiarismtoday.com/2015/02/…

If Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) says it then you'd better do as he says!