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Extraordinary. Image shows left to right: Carrie (Sofia Oxenham), Jizzlord (Luke Rollason), Jen (Mairead Tyers), Kash (Bilal Hasna). Credit: Joseph Sinclair, Disney+ Writing

3 things to remember when writing television comedy

  • Wednesday 29th November 2023

Television can be difficult to succeed in, but the rewards are great. Here are 3 things to consider when writing for television.

Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions Writing

3 things to remember when writing radio comedy

  • Tuesday 28th November 2023

It's often said that radio is a "writer's medium". Here are 3 things to consider when giving it a go.

David Ian

My Comedy Career: David Ian

  • Monday 27th November 2023

As TV show Live At The Queer Comedy Club prepares to launch, we talk to stand-up comedian and club co-founder David Ian.

Alphabet Writing

The Alphabet Exercise

  • Friday 24th November 2023

Introducing a neat exercise to help you generate ideas, and solve problems with your sketches and scripts.

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Clearing the blockage

  • Thursday 23rd November 2023

Writer's block is a perennial problem, and we often get asked about it. Here're some thoughts...

Pig Writing

Losing the plot

  • Wednesday 22nd November 2023

Here are 3 elements to consider when plotting your sitcom.

Archery

Setting targets

  • Tuesday 21st November 2023

We discuss the importance of setting yourself targets.

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How to write a great joke

  • Monday 20th November 2023

What makes a good gag? Let's take a look.

Things I've learned from speaking to comedians on 'Making Creativity Pay'

  • Friday 17th November 2023

Making Creativity Pay podcast host Dan Barnett shares what he's learnt in the process of talking to comedians about how they try and make a living from their art.

Big Comedy Conference 2023. Image shows left to right: Daniel Lawrence Taylor, Adam Kay, Brona C. Titley, Daniel Peak Writing

Big Comedy Conference video: Plotting

  • Thursday 16th November 2023

Lucy Lumsden looks at the subject of sitcom plots with Adam Kay, Daniel Lawrence Taylor, Daniel Peak and Brona C Titley.