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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?