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Christine Rose Writing

BCG Pro Sessions video: Christine Rose

  • Tuesday 31st August 2021

What's it like in a TV panel show writers' room? That question, and many more, are answered in this 70 minute video recording of our BCG Pro Sessions interview with top gag writer Christine Rose.

Earth. Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay Writing

12 rules of life (and comedy writing)

  • Monday 23rd August 2021

Dave Cohen has been thinking a lot about life recently. If you're a comedy writer, you could gain something from following his conclusions.

Jonathan Paul Green Production

My Comedy Career: Jonathan Paul Green

  • Thursday 19th August 2021

You've probably seen the words "Production Designer" in the credits of television comedy shows, but do you know what this important role involves? Jonathan Paul Green has kindly agreed to explain more...

Murial. Image shows from L to R: Sally O'Leary, Janine Harouni, Meg Salter. Copyright: Jon Holloway Production

Make online comedy (and go viral)

  • Wednesday 18th August 2021

Have you got into making and sharing online comedy yet? Ahead of his Zoom sketch comedy course, Chris Head writes about the kind of comedy you can make, how to find the funny, and offers up tips on how to go viral.

Ian Smith Performance

Tune-Up, No. 4: Ian Smith on getting gigs, and green room etiquette

  • Thursday 12th August 2021

Ian Smith loves crosswords - there's a podcast - but not cross words. So he's the ideal man to ask about green room dos and don'ts, and how to get gigs in the first place.

Inspiration. Image by chenspec from Pixabay Writing

Inspiration is a red herring. You need commitment and discipline

  • Tuesday 10th August 2021

Inspiration is often talked about as if it's the main problem facing comedy creatives. Inspiration is a red herring; what you need are commitment and discipline...

Clock Writing

How to be prolific

  • Tuesday 3rd August 2021

Here are some nuts-and-bolts tips on how to be prolific (productive)... tips you can use even if, actually, you're a lazy person.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #29: Naming Rights

  • Sunday 1st August 2021

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Is a small name-change a big deal?

Builders. Image by Michal Jarmoluk from Pixabay Writing

If you build it, they will read it

  • Tuesday 27th July 2021

Dave Cohen reports back on what's he's learnt from running a course designed to help you speed from nought to first draft in eight weeks flat.

Traffic Lights Writing

Things to do before you start writing a sitcom

  • Friday 23rd July 2021

Simon Nicholls, the creator of Falmouth University's flexible online Master's course in Comedy Writing, discusses what you should do in the early stages of a comic idea; before you type your first word.