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Lynda Williams (http://lyndawilliams.weebly.com/) has an MA in Creative Writing (Scriptwriting) from the University of East Anglia. Whilst at UEA, she was awarded the Skillset Bursary, a grant for film professionals with clear potential. She has a background in TV research and education.
To date, Lynda has made two features, one of which – Grace – has been screened at Cannes and won Best Producer award at the Underwire Film Festival 2013. Currently, she is developing a feature film script under Creative England/Norwich-based Write2Screen Script Hot House programme.
Her advice for new writers? Commit to the long-haul. Taking a work from script to screen tends to be a lengthy process, not for the faint-hearted. Remuneration may not be instant and it may take years of trial and error before writers see dividends. Lynda adds that it’s worth getting an agent but to take your time to make sure you get the right one.
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