The age old question, I need a creative writing degree, or even a Masters to be a successful writer? Well, you're in luck because our guest this week has both and IS a successful writer, so has a thing or two to say about education...
The brilliant Hanna Tatschl, a working screenwriter and playwright from Dublin with credits across TV, theatre, and film, takes us through their unique journey into the industry - one that includes studying at Trinity College and Glasgow Caledonian University. We talk about why they chose to pursue formal education more than once, what they got out of each course, and how studying helped them build both their craft and confidence as a writer.
They also give us a glimpse into the world of continuing drama, sharing how the sausage gets made on River City, and why soaps have proven to be such a fantastic proving ground for new writers.
So if you’ve ever wondered whether you need to study writing, or why so many working screenwriters started on Casualty, Doctors and other continuing dramas, Hanna's episode is genuinely helpful, packed with insight, honesty, and encouragement. And if you want to follow Hanna's career, you can find them as @hannatatschl on Instagram!
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