British Society of Comedy Writers Conference

"Training & Events - Conference
The British Society of Comedy Writers Autumn Conference
Summary:
Are you a comedy writer or comedian looking for new contacts and opportunities?

Location: London
Region: London, UK, England
Start Date: 07 Nov 2009
End Date:

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The Green Man, 383 Euston Road, London, on Saturday 7th November 2009.
Come along and meet industry representatives, like-minded delegates, make new contacts or try out new material.
For further details of this unique event and booking form contact: ken@bscw.co.uk"

Thanks for posting this Loopey.

I am wondering why there are no replies.

Has anyone been to one of these?

Is this worth a day trip from the Midlands?

The only website I can find doesn't inspire confidence as it stops in 2007.

Quote: Ponderer @ October 17 2009, 11:20 AM BST

Thanks for posting this Loopey.

I am wondering why there are no replies.

Has anyone been to one of these?

Is this worth a day trip from the Midlands?

The only website I can find doesn't inspire confidence as it stops in 2007.

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I received the info as part of a regular newsletter of events I am sent every couple of weeks. Thought I would post it up to see if there was any response.
I've never been to one but am relieved that someone replied as it was beginning to look as if my vote for myself as 'most ignored' on BSG was coming to fruition!

There have been previous posts about this group and they weren't that complimentary as I recall. Though I have no personal expereince of them.

I too, share Badge's recollection of previous comments being negative. I believe this is an event that Griff once got physically angry at.

Here you go: https://www.comedy.co.uk/forums/thread/8782

Quote: Badge @ October 17 2009, 1:43 PM BST

Here you go: https://www.comedy.co.uk/forums/thread/8782

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Thanks for that Badge. It's easy to be sucked in. I was once advised to get some music industry advice by someone who had used a service he found online and got some 'very useful feedback' although they didn't take him on.
I discovered that I would be passing the registered address so decided to check them out. Found a run down empty house with stacks of post on the mat and no-one around.
Emailed them when I got home and enquired if they were still at that address and still operating. Gushing reply encouraging me to submit material and promising all sorts.
When I then said I had been to the address and what I found there, I never heard from them again.
That's one problem with the internet and one good reason for forums like this where people can share their opinions and experiences.

Quote: Loopey @ October 17 2009, 2:28 PM BST

Thanks for that Badge. It's easy to be sucked in. I was once advised to get some music industry advice by someone who had used a service he found online and got some 'very useful feedback' although they didn't take him on.
I discovered that I would be passing the registered address so decided to check them out. Found a run down empty house with stacks of post on the mat and no-one around.
Emailed them when I got home and enquired if they were still at that address and still operating. Gushing reply encouraging me to submit material and promising all sorts.
When I then said I had been to the address and what I found there, I never heard from them again.
That's one problem with the internet and one good reason for forums like this where people can share their opinions and experiences.

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Detective Loopey!

I see TV drama potential there.

Quote: Dolly Dagger @ October 17 2009, 2:29 PM BST

Detective Loopey!

I see TV drama potential there.

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Perhaps we should write it together Dolly! I reckon Marc could give us some tips. Or I will go into the Private Detective business. Very reasonable rates.

Quote: Loopey @ October 17 2009, 2:31 PM BST

Perhaps we should write it together Dolly! I reckon Marc could give us some tips. Or I will go into the Private Detective business. Very reasonable rates.

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Excellent idea - housewife detectives but more interesting than Rosemary and Thyme.

(well we could keep Rosemary in the title if you like )

Quote: Dolly Dagger @ October 17 2009, 2:32 PM BST

Excellent idea - housewife detectives but more interesting than Rosemary and Thyme.

(well we could keep Rosemary in the title if you like )

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Actually, it was suggested to me a few weeks ago that I write something about a disabled female detective so add that to the mix and we could have something. Shame I turned it down.

Quote: Loopey @ October 17 2009, 2:35 PM BST

Actually, it was suggested to me a few weeks ago that I write something about a disabled female detective so add that to the mix and we could have something. Shame I turned it down.

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Didn't you fancy doing it then, or lack of time?

Quote: Dolly Dagger @ October 17 2009, 2:37 PM BST

Didn't you fancy doing it then, or lack of time?

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It's a long story - I'll email you!

Quote: Loopey @ October 17 2009, 2:40 PM BST

It's a long story - I'll email you!

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Ah, okay.

Dagger and Loopey sounds more like a pair of murderers on the run than quaint lady detectives.