When I’m not writing novels under my pseudonym James Wilde, most of my current work under my own name is screenwriting for TV, developing shows for both the UK and the US. I have several currently in different stages of development (more on these projects soon).
The nature of the industry is changing so fast you can almost feel the land moving under your feet. Terrestrial broadcasters – the BBC, ITV, NBC, ABC – are in steep decline. They’re fighting to get eyes on screens and talent to make their shows. Streaming providers are winning. Netflix, Prime, soon Disney and Apple, with a whole lot more in the pipeline.
It’s a great time to be a screenwriter.
Netflix has just taken over a massive new building on the lot of Sunset Bronson Studios on Sunset Boulevard. If you want to get a sense of how they’re changing things up, this piece in Wired is a great read.