Career development Page 4
Doing It Yourself
- Sunday 1st May 2022
Here are some important things to consider when it comes to solo comedy creation.
Aisha Bywaters discusses the role of a casting director
- Tuesday 19th April 2022
Aisha Bywaters has been the casting director on TV comedy shows such as Enterprice, We Are Lady Parts and The Baby. Following her win at the Casting Directors' Guild Awards, we thought we'd ask Aisha to explain a bit more about what her job entails.
Don't worry about getting an agent
- Tuesday 5th April 2022
Newer comedy writers often focus a lot of energy on trying to get a comedy agent. In this article, we explain why you shouldn't worry about that... yet.
What should your website do for you?
- Thursday 9th December 2021
In the age of social media, it's easy to forget the importance of a good website and, when you have one, to keep it up-to-date and looking spiffy. Here's some suggestions on what your website should do for you.
BCG Pro Sessions video: Kirstie Swain
- Wednesday 13th October 2021
Kirstie Swain joined us on Zoom to answer questions about comedy writing. The chat included advice on forging a career as a writer, the highs and lows of TV development, and more. You can watch the 58 minute recording here.
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...
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.
Why bother? Some good (and bad) reasons to be a comedian
- Tuesday 22nd June 2021
If it's such hard work being a comedian, why bother? Good question. There are many good reasons (and some less good reasons) for becoming a comedian...
The Value of Networking?
- Monday 14th June 2021
Writers Ed Amsden and Tom Coles discuss how accurate the adage "it's not what you know, it's who you know" is, when it comes to comedy writing work.
BCG Pro Sessions video: Lily Williams
- Tuesday 8th June 2021
This video recording of our BCG Pro Sessions chat with top agent Lily Williams comprehensively discusses the topic of how to get an agent. There's also lots of insight into just what an agent does, how writers can pick up work, and more.