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Blog Writing

Why you should blog

  • Friday 10th September 2021

It's the twenty-first century... but publishing a blog is still a brilliant thing for a comedy writer to do. Here's why...

Boxing Gloves Writing

Punching Up vs Punching Down

  • Thursday 2nd September 2021

As a comedy writer or stand-up you may have heard the phrase "punch up, not down" or a variation thereof. It's an important comedy guideline that concerns both the ethics and funniness of your material.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #30: Ghosts in the Machine

  • Wednesday 1st September 2021

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Does it matter who writes a stand-up's material?

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.