Writers’ Group: In Conversation with Development Editor Shannon Britton

For this month’s writers’ group, host Christina Pickworth will be in conversation with development editor Shannon Britton.

They will be discussing Shannon’s journey into the industry and career to date, her role as a development editor and script editor on Eastenders and how she works with writers and new talent as well as offering insight to working in Continuing Drama.

Shannon Britton, Development Editor

Shannon is an experienced script editor with almost five years’ experience working in Continuing Drama. She is currently the development editor at BBC’s EastEnders, overseeing finding new writing talent, and providing extra support to those commissioned.

Before her time at EastEnders, Shannon was a Script Trainee at Doctor Who. She also has significant experience in documentary TV, having worked as a development assistant and assistant producer at independent company Monster Films.

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