I would like to share an update on my project — the historical Limited Series “The Diary and the Watch” (8–10 episodes), set against the events of the Titanic and the First World War. The Russian version of the script has already been completed, and I am now translating it into English in a UK-standard suitable for British historical drama, which the project is intended for.
The story is framed by the recollections of a British industrialist who survived the sinking of the Titanic and the First World War. The plot covers the events of the disaster and the war, exploring themes of social inequality, the inner conflict between duty and the heart, and attitudes towards homosexuality in early 20th-century Britain.
I have updated my profile, logline and project page — they now contain all the relevant and up-to-date information about the work. Historical accuracy is very important to me: the fictional narrative is constructed within real historical events without contradicting established facts.
I am currently looking for people who may be interested in discussing the script’s concept and historical aspects, or offering informal professional feedback. I would also be grateful for advice on where an author can share information about such a project for free, particularly on platforms aimed at a British audience or focused on historical drama.
If the project interests you, and you are open to discussing the idea, its historical background, or sharing your experience with historical series — I would greatly appreciate your response.
Link to the project’s logline – https://www.stage32.com/profile/1181502/Screenplay/The-Diary-and-the-Watch
Thank you for taking the time, and I wish everyone the best with your creative projects!
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Hi, Olga Burkova. The Diary and the Watch sounds interesting, and the title is catchy. Besides the movie Titanic, I haven't seen a movie or show about the Titanic. I'm looking forward to watching your limited series!
Stage 32 has feedback services (www.stage32.com/scriptservices).
"I would also be grateful for advice on where an author can share information about such a project for free, particularly on platforms aimed at a British audience or focused on historical drama." You could make a post about that in the Authoring & Playwriting Lounge (www.stage32.com/lounge/playwriting). You might get more advice there than the Screenwriting Lounge.
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Thank you very much, Maurice Vaughan. I will do exactly that. I hope it works out.
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Enormously interesting. A great period. Very popular. You'll need an episode breakdown/full synopsis. You'll be able to write a great pitch. I think it's a winner when you find the right person to pitch it at. There are good adverts around for historicals.
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You're welcome, Olga Burkova. I hope so too!
Reach out to the Success Team at success@stage32.com. Geoff and his team can help you connect with producers, executives, and more.
Something I do to pitch my scripts is post pages in Stage 32's Your Stage Lounge (www.stage32.com/lounge/promotion), on Twitter/X, and on Instagram, like First Page Friday, Third Page Thursday, and Sneak Peek Sunday. I post loglines and script posters with the pages. And sometimes I post short pitches (like two-word pitches and three-word pitches) on social media.
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Thank you very much. I already have both the short and extended synopses, but the breakdown into episodes will come later, once I finish translating the full text.
You're welcome, Olga Burkova.