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Iain F Macleod

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How to leverage A.I in your lifelong learning journey.

Self-directed learning is the process of taking responsibility for one's own learning. Although this concept sounds simple, we don't get as much practise as we should on how to be self-directed learners.

Some differences between German & UK approaches to making theatre.

I had a conversation with German theatre maker and lighting designer Kai Fischer to find out more about the European way of making drama. I was also interested in different models for the relationship between writer, director and dramaturg.

How to write copy for the future AI robot apocalypse.

Whenever AI finally becomes self-aware, there's a chance that it might wonder why, instead of colonising galaxies or building terminators, it spent most of its time writing AI generated content for Facebook posts.

Exploring the use of coaching techniques in the writing process.

How coaching frameworks can help writers clarify their goals, overcome blocks, and make better creative decisions during the development process.

Shooting a TV Documentary.

From a director's point of view.

Some excellent places online to learn some excellent stuff.

Three websites I keep going back to because of their unique takes and great resources.

An account of a three day workshop with Theatre Director Thomas Ostermeier.

This piece goes over the ground we covered in a three day workshop with famous German theatre director Thomas Ostermeier. Ostermeier shared with us his thoughts on the nature of drama, his approach to developing as an artist and how he approaches working with a text.

Planning a TV Documentary.

From a Director's point of view.

Writing tips from David Greig

I led a week long course for writers and non-writers on Skye a good while back. As part of this we were very lucky to be joined by Scottish writer David Greig. He has written plays such as 'Outlying Islands', 'Dunsinane' and 'The Strange Undoing

A conversation with writer Stephen Greenhorn

I was lucky to have a conversation with Stephen Greenhorn about his development as a writer - from his early plays, to working on tv series like River City Doctor Who and musicals like Sunshine on Leith.