British Comedy Guide

Brief encounter

Follow the rules

I read the brief for this opportunity, but in the end decided to tweak my submission a little. Like my Granny used to say... "Briefs are for arseholes!"

It's a bold statement to stick on the front of a scriptwriting competition entry. And part of us admires the audacity.

But, here's the thing: responding precisely to a brief is an essential skill for any writer.

Of course, briefs come in various shapes and sizes.

If you're writing a radio sitcom, you might be told by your producer you can have a maximum of 5 main characters and - at a...

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Published: Wednesday 16th October 2024

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