1. Dont Forget That Youre Writing For A Long Running Series
The 1963 run of Doctor Who lasted 26 years. Who knows how long the 2005 run will go on for? I know some people may disagree, but I reckon that with a long-running staple of the BBC like this, writers have an additional responsibility to allow for the continuation of future works. Writing out a beloved character or even companion for an emotional punch? Make sure nobodys going to want that character a few years down the line. Dont pull The Stolen Earth. Want to introduce a new development about the TARDIS or the Doctor, or any of the lore? Think carefully about what ramifications it may have on whats gone before or what may come after. Because people get very worked up about things like that. Ultimately, I guess this point is a summary of all the other points Ive made. There are things that work on particular serials, and there are things that work on Doctor Who. If you try and force something that doesnt work in this old show, you pose a risk to its continuing success. Well thats my dos and donts of Doctor Who. Id like to thank all my friends who offered me their thoughts, and of course the Doctor Who fan base in general. Do feel free to add your ideas in the comments as always. Now I must get back to dwelling on whom the new Doctor will be. Until November, my friends