Features Page 17

On the job

Friday 12th April 2024

Do you need a "proper" job? Probably. (Sorry.)

Do I need a degree?

Thursday 11th April 2024

Newer creatives often wonder if they need a degree to "break into" the comedy industry. We address that concern.

Miranda. Image shows left to right: Miranda (Miranda Hart), Dick Twist (Jason Watkins)

Writing

Carry on writing

Wednesday 10th April 2024

If you feel a script isn't working, when should you abandon it and when should you grind to the end?

Man realising he's made a grammar mistake

Writing

Bad writing

Tuesday 9th April 2024

It's important your writing meets a certain standard.

Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Writing

Common mistakes, part 1

Monday 8th April 2024

Here are some common mistakes we often see from new writers.

Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Writing

A writer walks into a room

Friday 5th April 2024

Micheal Jacob discusses writers and writers' rooms.

Actor and writer Nathan Foad (Our Flag Means Death, Newark, Newark), talks about the destabilising way writers are paid in fits and starts, and not waiting for permission to create things that excite you.

The Secret Reviewer #61: More questions than answers

Wednesday 3rd April 2024

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Online Q&As have become ubiquitous. But should you bother?

Writing

Don't fear the reader

Tuesday 2nd April 2024

BCG Pro member Mike Cooper talks about procrastination, and how he deals with it.

Baby steps

Thursday 28th March 2024

We present a practical approach to building a comedy career.