If you haven't already got your place for conference booked, get in contact with Ken Rock (ken@bscw.co.uk) as soon as possible.

MediaXchange, who some time ago offered the BSCW a draw for a free place on a writing course, have now offered all out members a 10% discount. More information from them follows, and I have a flyer including more information and a booking form. Please e-mail me (gill@bscw.co.uk) for a copy of that.

No Laughing Matter - The Future of Television Comedy in the UK

London 16/17th November - MediaXchange brings together innovators and creators of the best of US and UK comedy for two day conference, "No Laughing Matter - Finding the New Comedy".

Speakers: The panel sessions include leading US and UK comedy producers and creators. With innovation as our core theme, we are particularly pleased to include from the US two Emmy 2002 award winners: Larry Wilmore ("The Bernie Mac Show"), and Rob Fox ("The Osbournes") with network executive Jeremy Gold VP Comedy Fox.

The British speakers represent the most successful and innovative of current comedy producers, and include Ash Atalla ("The Office") Michael Jacob (BBC Editor, Comedy Department), Colin Gilbert ("Chewing the Fat"), Beryl Vertue ("Coupling"), and John Stroud ("My Hero"). The event is being chaired by multiple BAFTA winner Richard Boden. His impressive directorial CV includes "Blackadder Goes Forth" and "The Sketch Show." More speakers will be confirmed shortly.

Content: MediaXchange hopes that "No Laughing Matter" will be the defining comedy conference of the year. We intend the weekend to be a forum for creative debate, informed discussion, and a unique opportunity to explore working practices with leading US comedy counterparts.

Delegates: We are particularly proud of the audiences who attend our events. Composed of a thriving mix of commissioning editors, executive producers, broadcast executives, producers, script editors, directors and freelance professionals, it will represent one of the best networking opportunities of this year.

If you have any queries do not hesitate to contact us Tel: 0207 734 2310.

Yours sincerely
Matthew Friday
Project Co-ordinator
 

Dear Friend,

As September swiftly comes to an end, we are pleased to announce lots of great new resources and freebies here at the Writers' Copyright Association, UK. Please feel free to pass this information on to any writers you work with.

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There'll be loads more stuff as we continue to expand. We're already protecting the work of hundreds of UK and European writers and continue to be the UK leader in copyright protection. We like to think we're fulfilling our mission to writers by offering an affordable, reliable and efficient service.

Remember, copyright protect your work - it's proof you wrote it, and wrote it first.

Happy Writing!
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London NW2 4XN

t: 08707 442 513
f: 08707 442 514

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This explains how the service works and states my credentials. There are also testimonials from literary agents, published authors and clients, including Joanne Harris, author of 'Chocolat' and other international bestsellers.

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