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500 Words: Story Starters

Sheila Hancock: How to write a brilliant character

Duration: 5 minutes

As a star of stage and screen for over 60 years, there is isn’t a thing Sheila Hancock doesn’t know about Character.

The Radio 2 Breakfast Show’s short story-writing competition, 500 Words, is now one of the biggest competitions of its kind in the world.

In this 500 Words Story Starter, Sheila provides tips and tricks to help budding young story-writers observe people as accurately as Charles Dickens himself. Whether you’re polishing a story or just beginning it, Sheila’s tips are sure to make great story idea really leap off the page. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Sheila Hancock
Director:
Vicki Perrin
Producer:
Vicki Perrin
Assistant Producer:
Kathryn Shrubb
Production Assistant:
Olivia Luder
Production Company:
Run VT and Run Hire

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