Each year, the BBC radio drama readings unit welcomes submissions from writers new to radio for their annual series, Opening Lines which is broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
This year, three successful writers will have their stories broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and will be invited to the BBC in London to see their stories being recorded. Submissions of entries are open from 5th January – 13th February 2015.
KEY INFORMATION
To ensure your story is read and doesn’t miss out on this opportunity, the following criteria must be met:
- Writers who have previously had a story/stories broadcast on network radio or have substantial writing credits in other areas of radio (e.g. comedy and drama) are not eligible for this series.
- Only one story per writer is accepted.
- Please don’t re-submit stories that have previously been considered for Opening Lines
- Stories must be between 1,900 and 2,000 words in length.
Submissions which fall outside of these parameters will not be considered.
Participants should only send original short stories which work being read out loud i.e. with a strong emphasis on narrative and avoiding too much dialogue, character description and digression. Pay particular attention to how the story opens and closes, the ending needs to link back to the beginning.
Stories that cover a broad range of subject-matter are welcome, but material which explores particularly dark, harrowing themes is not suited to Opening Lines. Stories must not contain defamatory, obscene or any other unsuitable material which is likely to cause offence to a wide audience of all ages. Click here to read stories which have featured in recent series.
A longlist of eligible submissions will be published on the BBC website by 15th May 2015.
HOW TO ENTER
Complete the submission form which can be downloaded here.
Then send your story and the completed Submission form to OpeningLines@bbc.co.uk
Good luck and in the meantime, here is some inspiration: Opening Lines Published Stories.
Source: BBC Radio
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