Sticky Knoblems

Alright guys Im new to the forums but iv been writing comedy since around March and ever since I finished university iv spazzed a lot of sheet out.

This site is really useful I'm glad I've found it....

Just wondered, as fellow writers what are you thoughts on the tension between plot advancement vs. joke telling...in one of my episodes the episode crescendos towards a nightclub scene but im suffering a bit of a guilty concscience for having a scene where it simply my main chracters sat chatting funny shite with his friends, I mean we do learn a lot about the chracters from the dialogue but it feels kinda self indulgent...I suppose I'm gona have to be my own judge.And ive just answered my own question..but still your thoughts are welcome

Also wondered if any of you guys knew of any special routine regards animated comedy..do you suggest I should send them to the same companies as standard sitcoms? or does it open up new paths regards other companies i could approach?
I mean i think i could do it via the internet but i lack the skills and the vocal talent to pull off the chracters

Has anyone got any feedback from the BBC writersroom? I dont think my script made it through the door-postal issues...i think its been used as toliet roll...i still havent had the reciept thing sent to me and that was about a month and a bit ago.

How long do babycow take to get back?

No writer, but welcome.

Quote: Electric Cornflakes @ September 1 2008, 3:47 PM BST

How long do babycow take to get back?

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I sent my script off to them the middle of February this year and heard back from them a few days ago (29 August). So for me it was six and a half months. It is the first script I had sent to BabyCow so I can't say whether this is normal or not.

Def.

Dialogue should always advance the plot.

6 and a half months....jesus christ...

Anyone else got any feedback time frame comments?Who is generally quite speedy at getting back?

Any thoughts on stratergies regarding animated comedy?

You'll find that no one will speedily reply as they have to wade through hundreds of submissions, most of which are sadly substandard.

Writersroom should have sent you a postcardy receipt thingy by now. I got mind wihin a week or so of sending.

Also, not really clued up on animated comedy, but I doubt you can send them to the same companies at sitcoms. Do your research. Find out who is churning out animation at the moment and get an address.

cheers mikey

Too be honest, every scene should serve a purpose. Look at your favourite shows and look at an episode scene-by-scene. Very few (if any) will have scenes that don't justify themselves in a plot sense. Some crucial event or piece of information that incites action will occur, whether telegraphed or subtely tucked away. Frasier's pilot is a stunning example of plot advancement, character introduction and development, and yet funny with it.

In regards to plot advancement vs banter - what SlagA said.

As for waiting on Production Companies, remember you aren't restricted to sending to just one. Also, don't just sit waiting on prod cos - get pro-active about your writing. If you don't have the skills to make something then learn them, or at least find someone who likes your writing enough to help you shoot something. Find a director. Find actors. Find an animator if that's what you want to do.

People are out there willing to work for nothing so long as the material is good enough.