Writing (general) Page 11
3 questions to ask yourself when working on a scene
- Friday 29th September 2023
Here are 3 useful questions to ask yourself when you're working on a scene.
3 tips to help you finish your first draft
- Wednesday 27th September 2023
Here are three key pieces of advice that will help you complete the first draft of your sitcom script.
Cue montage!
- Tuesday 19th September 2023
In this piece, we discuss the benefits of montage sequences.
3 ways to make your first page pop
- Wednesday 13th September 2023
Getting the first page of your script right is crucial. Here are some tips.
Three's A Crowd: writing in a group
- Thursday 24th August 2023
We've spoken in depth about writing as part of a duo, but what if your creative collaboration is in a larger pool?
Two's Company: writing as a pair
- Wednesday 9th August 2023
Many writers end up working with another person at some point in their career. Here we talk about some of the issues and decisions you're likely to face when doing so.
Crafting Dreaming Whilst Black
- Friday 4th August 2023
Co-creator, writer, star and producer Adjani Salmon talks to BCG Pro about the making of his 2016 web series, Dreaming Whilst Black, and its journey through pilot to fully-fledged BBC Three comedy in 2023.
Audio comedy tips
- Monday 31st July 2023
We analyse some pointers issued by the BBC in relation to a new initiative trying to develop new radio comedies to transfer to mainstream TV hits.
Drafting a sitcom script
- Thursday 8th June 2023
As you work on your sitcom script, be it for television or radio, it will go through a number of drafts. We thought it might be helpful, therefore, to talk you through each stage of the drafting process.
Protecting yourself as a comedy writer
- Wednesday 8th March 2023
As a comedy writer you are often little more than the flutter of a butterfly's wing away from huge success or going back to the drawing board. There are, however, plenty of things you can do to ensure the process isn't any more difficult or stressful than it needs to be.