Lonely Writer seeks Writing Partner for...

...long walks in the park, movie montage moments, ice cream on a hot day and THE CHANCE TO WRITE A SITCOM THAT WILL ACTUALLY MAKE IT.

Hi there,

I've been recommended this site as you guys are pretty friendly, so please treat me well. Basically I've been screenwriting for about ten years now (since I was 13) and a few months ago I finally sold a short script to an American studio for a modest fee - but it was enough to inspire me further.

I can write any genre and used to write a lot of horror and drama. However recently I have fully concentrated my writing on comedy and I really do believe that I have a couple of concepts that could seriously be 'the next big thing' however it's very hard working alone - especially when you have no contacts within the industry.

I did find a partner recently who may have helped however he found it hard to balance writing with work and I haven't heard from him for a long time. So I would ask that if you do reply then I'm looking to work with someone who is determined, wants to make it (and not just do this as a hobby) and can manage time (I work as well but I always ensure that I don't do too many hours so I have time to write).

My writing is very much Rowan Atkinson/David Mitchell/Russell Brand esque - e.g. very analytical, observational and eloquent. However there are some big laughs and some dirty humour thrown in there as well. I also have a touch of Woody Allen in me and can sometimes look to 'break the fourth wall' in my writing, which can give my scripts quite an irreverent humour.

I'd like to find someone to collaborate with as I am so determined to actually make it, I'm sick of seeing shows and knowing that I could write something better. Also, I'm a good performer and would look to at least have a supporting role in anything I wrote - I don't know if that would be a problem for any respective collaborator. Sure, as with all writers I have my weaknesses and my strengths so it would be great to find someone who can counter-balance any weak points in my writing.

My favourite comedy show of all time is without a doubt - Peep Show. I also like Frasier, Fresh Meat, The Likely Lads, How I Met Your Mother, The Inbetweeners, The Office, Extras, Blackadder, Archer, Bob & Margaret (no joke!) and the IT Crowd - to name but a few. I'm also enjoying 'Drifters' atm as well, which is a show I thought I'd hate. Basically I can and will watch anything, the most disappointing show I have seen of late is Greg Davies' "Man Down".

So yeah please get back to me. I have some first drafts of my work available to send you if you want proof that I'm not just some fella who says he can write but can't write.

I know exactly how you feel. I had writers block and decided to get involved with the Dogging scene for a bit of inspiration.

I think that's the trick to writing good comedy, you need to involve yourself; take the leap into the unknown and see the what can be attained from some of the darker matter out there,sanitize or manipulate it for your own ends.

One night I witnessed a this couple at it and this bloke walked over and told the woman to put the fag out. He explained that he was a H&S officer by day and that he had couldn't stand by and watch somebody having sex in a car with the risks concerned with smoking in the car.

You learn a lot from first hand experience.

Quote: Snorbrick @ 24th November 2013, 6:07 PM GMT

I know exactly how you feel. I had writers block and decided to get involved with the Dogging scene for a bit of inspiration.

I think that's the trick to writing good comedy, you need to involve yourself; take the leap into the unknown and see the what can be attained from some of the darker matter out there,sanitize or manipulate it for your own ends.

One night I witnessed a this couple at it and this bloke walked over and told the woman to put the fag out. He explained that he was a H&S officer by day and that he had couldn't stand by and watch somebody having sex in a car with the risks concerned with smoking in the car.

You learn a lot from first hand experience.

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Change the B for a P and I think it works better.

I don't have writer's block

It's only a block when you have been given an advance and are worrying about delivery dates. Otherwise it is being lazy or pretentious.

Or to be fair depressed.

Quote: Marc P @ 24th November 2013, 8:42 PM GMT

It's only a block when you have been given an advance and are worrying about delivery dates. Otherwise it is being lazy or pretentious.

Or to be fair depressed.

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Depends on whether your writing for personal or material gain.

Quote: Snorbrick @ 24th November 2013, 9:57 PM GMT

Depends on whether your writing for personal or material gain.

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What does that mean?

Quote: Marc P @ 24th November 2013, 10:06 PM GMT

What does that mean?

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I think if you write or perform for fun then it's not an issue. if you write or perform for money and you struggle or have deadlines like most jobs it becomes less enjoyable.

Hi Ashley.
I can fully understand your problem,it is very frustrating trying to find a 'writing partner', especially on the same wavelenght.
I am very much in to comedy and would like to bounce my ideas etc. off someone.
Yours.
Jon.

Hello Ashley, I'd love to see some of your work and bounce ideas off of each other. I've actually got a fair few ideas of my own so it would be great to have someone to share them with and get some proper feedback from. Send me a private message and I'll get in contact! Thanks

Blocks always happen when you're under pressure. That's why it's always good to have an agent. Let them have a heart attack on your behalf.

Now Ashleybrownmedia? You were saying?

We're lonely writers too. It's tough. Only because you don't know if what you're writing is right/good enough and so it's always good to have someone bounce stuff off ya.

But as a producer/director of shorts/TV here in Asia and part of this comedic group, writing takes you so far. The other half is how the performer performs it. How the direction is done and of course if it's a TV show, how it's edited and packaged. That's the lovely thing about TV and film. It's collaborative.

And yeah, we've also been through the rigmarole of people who passionately come onboard and say 'Aye' to something and then 'Poof!' disappear but if you need a sounding board, let me know. Be more than happy to help.