CraftMay 15, 2026
The Art of the Unwritten Scene
What happens in the silence between lines of dialogue often reveals more than the words themselves.
Read MoreStories born for screen, stage & page
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Simon O'Corra
Screenwriter & Playwright
Always have a story to tell.
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Festival Honours
About
The Writer Behind the Words
For over a decade, I have lived in the space between silence and dialogue — crafting stories that begin on the page and find their voice on screen and stage.
My work spans feature films, television pilots, and theatre productions across London, Lisbon, and beyond. I believe the best stories are the ones that ask uncomfortable questions and refuse easy answers.
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Years Writing
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Screenplays
Services
How I Can Help
Screenwriting
From first draft to final polish. Feature films, TV pilots, and streaming content crafted with precision and emotional depth.
Learn MorePlaywriting
Theatre works that demand to be performed. Dialogue-driven pieces, experimental forms, and traditional dramatic structures.
Learn MoreStory Development
Script doctoring, structural consulting, and adaptation. For projects that need an experienced eye and a fearless red pen.
Learn MoreVisual Storytelling
Treatments, pitch decks, and narrative strategy. Translating abstract ideas into compelling, visual narratives.
Learn MoreProcess
How I Work
Step 1
Discovery
A deep-dive call to unpack your vision, audience, and constraints.
Step 2
Structure
A treatment mapping the full narrative arc before a single scene is drafted.
Step 3
Drafting
Weeks of focused writing with weekly check-ins to keep momentum alive.
Step 4
Delivery
Structured revisions and a final handover with notes and ongoing support.
Recognition
What People Say
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Simon's writing in 'Ward Six' is outstanding! The story line is thought provoking and interesting and makes you want to read the whole script without putting it down. Captivating from the first sentence to the very last. I can't wait to see the finished product!
Selected Honours
Best Original Screenplay
Shadows of Meridian
Cannes Film Festival · 2025
National New Play Festival Winner
Paper Boats
Royal Court Theatre · 2024
Official Selection
Neon Dreams
Sundance Film Festival · 2024
Publications
Books & Writing
Showreel
A Minute on the Page, a Year on the Screen
A short cut of selected scenes, table reads, and stagings — drawn from completed work and works in development.
Events
Workshops & Appearances
Workshop
Writing Dialogue That Lives
A hands-on workshop exploring the craft of dramatic dialogue. Participants will write, revise, and perform scenes in real time.
July 18, 2026Lisbon, Portugal
Talk
From Page to Stage: Adapting Your Work
A live discussion on the challenges and opportunities of adapting written work for theatre and film. Q&A included.
August 5, 2026Online
Dispatches
Quiet updates, no spam
Occasional notes on new scripts, readings, festival selections, and writing I'm thinking through. Three or four times a year, maximum.
Let's Talk
Start a Project
Have a project in mind? I'd love to hear about it. Every great project starts with a conversation.