Pitching to producers in meetings is a trend that has grown in British television recently. Here are some useful elements to bear in mind when you are invited to such meetings.
Rejection. Everyone faces it - and, in particular, all writers face it. It's not pleasant, and it's not easy, but it is something any budding comedy writer - as well as any budding actor, performer, producer or director - will have to deal with.
You've had a meeting with a producer. Good for you! Now they have asked you to send them some ideas. Great! But how should you actually deal with this request?
Treatments for comedy shows can be deceptively difficult to write. We take a look at the common structure of these documents, and offer some advice on how to write a slick pitch.
A video recording of our BCG Pro Sessions Q&A with Julia McKenzie, the Creative Director for BBC Studios Audio. She explains the commissioning process for new ideas, ways writers can develop, and more.
