M Paterson
Wednesday 8th September 2010 6:46pm
221 posts
Quote: Jamesy @ September 8 2010, 7:29 PM BST
I suppose comedy is objectional.
Yes, most of mine is pretty objectionable.
In regard to the script, I have to agree with Jamesy and others. Lots of swearing doesn't make something funny.
I think a good way to start is to rip off your favourite show and learn by example.
I'd like to add to Ben's comments about 'writing what you know'. He's right; there are more 'student' scripts doing the rounds than stars in the solar system. A lot of people have been students at one time in their lives, but it doesn't mean you have to write a script about that.
When you were a student, there was probably a really skanky pub you used to visit, or a corner shop, with a characterful owner. Maybe it's a family business, but the son has higher ambitions.
Good writing is good observation. Look beyond the grim confines of the flat and you might cut through the mire of student scripts.