Development / pilots Page 2
Laughs for sale
- Thursday 5th September 2024
The process of selling a sitcom can seem opaque. We shine some light on it.
Stand Up: The Gameshow - The Aftermath
- Thursday 29th August 2024
Freelance producer Bob Fletcher reflects on his experience staging a live comedy pilot.
Self-staging: Can you pilot your own TV show?
- Thursday 8th August 2024
Freelance producer Bob Fletcher discusses staging a no-budget live comedy pilot.
The C word: Copyright in comedy
- Tuesday 21st May 2024
New writers often worry about copyrighting their idea. But should they?
Contacting producers: The waiting game
- Tuesday 14th May 2024
How long should you wait before chasing a producer?
The Comedy Doctor on titles
- Tuesday 7th May 2024
The Comedy Doctor answers a question from a member wondering how to pick a title for their script.
Me, me, me: How much of yourself should you pour into your scripts?
- Wednesday 24th April 2024
Working up a show rooted directly in your experience of life can be wise.
The Comedy Doctor on meetings
- Monday 25th March 2024
A member wonders whether they should meet a producer in person or on Zoom.
The Comedy Doctor on producers
- Thursday 8th February 2024
The Comedy Doctor answers a question from a member who doesn't like the work of the producer they've been placed with.
Development hell
- Monday 29th January 2024
You've all heard the phrase "development hell". But what does the development phase of a sitcom look like? We explore.