“What's the biggest lie about screenwriting?”
That the best work naturally rises to the top. In reality, the industry is still ruled by access.
One response from our Screenwriters Survey that sparked a lot of conversation.
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Huge congratulations to Jack Holden (Revolting, #BritList2025) on winning an Olivier Award.
A powerful, distinctive voice across stage and screen. It’s incredible to see his work recognised at this highest level.
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Great to see Sam Baron (Brit List 2018) set to star in indie drama Circles, directed by Ariel Heller.
A powerful reminder that careers are built on community as much as talent.
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Big news for The Brit List 2025 writer Dylan Brady. According to our media partners, @DEADLINE, A24 has landed his erotic thriller spec after a bidding war, with Nicole Kidman in talks to star.
Congratulations on an incredible milestone.
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Exciting news: Jack Holden’s acclaimed stage production KENREX is heading to New York, following its successful run in London, as reported by @DEADLINE
Huge congratulations to Jack and the KENREX team on this next chapter.
#BritList2025#JackHolden#Kenrex#StoriesBeforeTheScreen
A huge thank you to @audibleuk and @billi3rringtonfor an inspiring studio tour and a brilliant Q&A on commissioning.
Our writers gained real insight into what Audible looks for and how projects move from pitch to production.
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The first session of The Brit List Writers’ Programme 2026 kicked off with a personal branding workshop led by Andrew Park (OPL Advisory).
A session focused on helping writers express their authentic selves, build confidence and shape a powerful personal brand.
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A glimpse inside our first Writers’ Programme session of 2026: “WHO AM I” run by Andrew Park of OPL Advisory – real conversations, shared experiences and a room full of brilliant #BritList2025 writers.
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We’re excited for all the challenges and triumphs ahead at The Brit List.
New projects are in the pipeline and we’re thrilled to partner again with @DEADLINE, alongside our brilliant sponsors AUDIBLE and the FDA, with more partners to be announced for 2026.
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✍️ Spotlight on Writers #14: Dylan & Blake Ritson
Their script P.O.V. earns 20 recommendations on The Brit List 2025
Dylan is an acclaimed stage/radio writer, and Blakeis an actor in The Crown, Foundation, The Gilded Age.
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✍️ Spotlight on Writers #7: Adam Tindall
His script Maternal earns 10 recommendations, one of the standout titles on this year’s Brit List.
A genre-flexible voice drawn to comedy, horror & the fantastic and now on #BritList2025.
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