Hi Guys, I am co-writing a pilot to a sitcom set in a small, provincial funeral home. Long time since such a topic was "commed" for screen in the UK. I'm OK with structure and dialogue, 6-gags/page, etc but has anyone the magic formula for success with something like this? If you have the magic formula, I need it please. You can leave it in a predetermined spot if you'd rather: a phone box, poo bin...just let me know the street. Thanks. Nick.
Hi Nick,
A basic formula worth trying goes something like this:
1. Reality sucks
2. Character flaws create trouble / an opportunity presents itself
3. Character reactions cause complications...
4. More poor choices and things get worse...
5. It's all REALLY terrible!
6. Actions or events return us back to (1)
I recommend this e-book by James Carey for more details... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Writing-That-Sitcom-James-Cary-ebook/dp/B011CTU2BY
Quote: coiledslinky @ 2nd November 2016, 9:55 PMHi Nick,
A basic formula worth trying goes something like this:
1. Reality sucks
2. Character flaws create trouble / an opportunity presents itself
3. Character reactions cause complications...
4. More poor choices and things get worse...
5. It's all REALLY terrible!
6. Actions or events return us back to (1)I recommend this e-book by James Carey for more details... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Writing-That-Sitcom-James-Cary-ebook/dp/B011CTU2BY
Fantastic advice and the Kindle book sounds like a must.
Thanking you kindly.
Nick