The upcoming radio drama project, Current Frequencies, are calling for submissions. They are seeking diverse stories which explore the issues of our modern world in original and exciting ways. This is a non-profit project done for love of the medium. Scripts should be roughly 15-35 pages long and preferably dialogue-driven, rather than relying on narration.

I recently finished my own piece for this project, the tragic story of a young artist’s descent into heroin, ‘The Colour of Paint.’ I found it a profoundly rewarding experience -- the chance to dip a toe into the foreign and unique style of audio drama. Not only was it my first script, but the sacrifice of description and narration was a fresh and fascinating challenge.

I know there are some absolutely jaw-dropping dramas already in the works for Current Frequencies, and I truly can’t wait for more.

Do you have a story to tell? Or perhaps a script you could convert? 

WE’RE GETTING

A RADIO DRAMA

For anyone wondering, I finally completed The Colour of Paint earlier this month. Being a radio-drama project that has been on-going since the beginning of the year, it was a huge weight off my shoulders to at long last submit. It's been such a great, challenging experience having to write without the use of narrative description, which I've realised has been something I've strongly relied on in my writing. 

I'm very proud of the final product, and glad I could put a spotlight on a subject that I feel the vast majority either silence or shy away from too often. It's important to recognise addiction, avoid presumptions, and -- this is crucial -- help people to get the support needed. I sincerely hope this Radio Drama will help anyone who listens on the Current Frequencies podcast, to understand the subject better and eliminate their prejudice.