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Image shows left to right: Dan Sweryt, Eleanor Hayward Writing

Video: How to pick up radio writing credits

  • Wednesday 27th September 2023

The video of a webinar in which writing for radio comedy shows such as Breaking The News and The Skewer is discussed in-depth.

Dice showing sides 1, 2 and 3 Writing

3 tips to help you finish your first draft

  • Wednesday 27th September 2023

Here are three key pieces of advice that will help you complete the first draft of your sitcom script.

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How to PR yourself

  • Tuesday 26th September 2023

In this piece, we explain how to publicise your live show yourself.

BBC Radio microphone Writing

How to pick up radio credits

  • Monday 25th September 2023

Getting your first comedy writing credit is the best feeling ever. So says Dave Cohen, who got his exactly 40 years ago and remembers every detail.

Paul Schlesinger Production

My Comedy Career: Paul Schlesinger

  • Friday 22nd September 2023

Paul Schlesinger has been making great comedy since the 1990s. His latest project is Still Up, which launches on Apple TV+ today. He talks about the TV comedy industry in this Q&A.

Phil Clarke Production

My Comedy Career: Phil Clarke

  • Thursday 21st September 2023

As Still Up, a comedy series about two best friends bonded by insomnia, prepares to launch on Apple TV+, executive producer Phil Clarke takes on our My Comedy Career questions.

Stage Performance

Directing live comedy

  • Thursday 21st September 2023

In this piece, we discuss the benefits of hiring a director to work on your live show.

Arabella McGuigan Production

My Comedy Career: Arabella McGuigan

  • Wednesday 20th September 2023

Arabella McGuigan is the producer of Still Up, the new Apple TV+ comedy starring Antonia Thomas and Craig Roberts. Here she talks about what her job entails.

Clapperboard and headphones Writing

Cue montage!

  • Tuesday 19th September 2023

In this piece, we discuss the benefits of montage sequences.

Harry Enfield

Gags to riches: can comedy make you rich?

  • Monday 18th September 2023

In this piece, we examine whether comedy can make you rich. The short answer is, "yes". The long answer is... rather more complicated.