British Comedy Guide

In comedy writing, proper explanations are key

Cheaters. Image shows from L to R: Esther (Callie Cooke), Josh (Joshua McGuire)

"Why did you do that?"
"Just because."

This is not a satisfactory answer - in life, or in a script.

The "because" does not need to be complicated: but it needs to be internally logical (within character) and believable (within the context of your show).

Once you have worked out why...

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Published: Thursday 28th November 2024

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