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The Deaf Writer’s guide to sound and silence (Part 2) – constructing and cueing sound effects – what the writer needs to know.

By Philip RobothamPosted on July 30, 2021July 30, 2021Posted in Blog, drama education, Writing for RadioTagged radio drama education, script writing, sound cues, sound design, tracking timeNo Comments

Once again, I am, in my overlong and wordy way, wading into an area of Audio drama that, as a person who has significant hearing loss, I probably don’t belong. As with my last article on the topic of sound and silence, these aren’t hills I’m particularly committed to dying on – merely thoughts and […]

Trouble with Time – Flashbacks and Event Order in Audio Script Writing

By Philip RobothamPosted on June 5, 2020July 2, 2020Posted in Blog, drama education, Writing for RadioTagged radio drama education, script writing, tracking timeNo Comments

In previous essays, I’ve mentioned that I’ve had to learn that unnecessary backstory should be dispensed with in the interests of getting to the story-proper as quickly as possible. I’ve also talked about the need to judiciously seed the backstory throughout my plays (at the moments when they become most relevant). Flashbacks This week I’ve […]