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Writing

The absolute basics

Tuesday 29th October 2024

Micheál Jacob looks at the absolute basics of narrative comedy writing.

Fleabag. Image shows left to right: Harry (Hugh Skinner), Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge)

Writing

For goodness' sake, write what you want

Monday 28th October 2024

It's really important that you write what you want.

Friday Night Dinner. Image shows left to right: Jackie (Tamsin Greig), Adam (Simon Bird), Martin (Paul Ritter), Jonny (Tom Rosenthal)

Writing

The outside world

Friday 25th October 2024

Sitcom writers should resist the lure of the outside world.

Writing

Steve Kaplan on bringing his Comedy Intensive workshop to London

Thursday 24th October 2024

Tutor Steve Kaplan will be in London this November (Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th) to run a version of his Intensive Comedy course at King's Place. In this interview he discusses the most important elements in comedy writing.

Writing

The three day rule

Wednesday 23rd October 2024

Sitcom scripts should take place over three days - max.

Writing

Cashflow problems

Tuesday 22nd October 2024

Money in narrative comedies: how do your characters live?

Writing

Sitcom scripts: How long is too long?

Monday 21st October 2024

When you're writing half hour sitcom scripts, how long is too long?

Image shows left to right: Georgy Jamieson, Julia McKenzie, Nana Hughes, Charlie Perkins, Josh Cole

Big Comedy Conference video: Industry update

Friday 18th October 2024

A video recording of the session from Big Comedy Conference 2024 in which a group of top executives discuss the current comedy landscape.

Writing

The bastard script

Thursday 17th October 2024

In his latest column, Micheál Jacob discusses the "bastard script" - every show has one!

Writing

Brief encounter

Wednesday 16th October 2024

It's crucial that writers stick to the brief. Responding precisely to instructions is an essential skill.