Writing (general) Page 15
12 rules of life (and comedy writing)
- Monday 23rd August 2021
Dave Cohen has been thinking a lot about life recently. If you're a comedy writer, you could gain something from following his conclusions.
Simon Allen on creating The Watch
- Thursday 1st July 2021
Simon Allen talks about writing and producing The Watch, the comedy drama based on Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels. There's some great insights from him in this piece.
20 challenges to being a comedy writer
- Monday 17th May 2021
We asked some full-time comedy writers to list negatives of the job. We caught them on a bad day... they don't hold back as they go through 20 problems that exist within the industry.
How to write a stand out treatment
- Thursday 13th May 2021
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.
10 ways to overcome Writer's Block
- Friday 23rd April 2021
In this article we discuss ten ways that comedy writers can deal with writer's block. From questioning your characters to the 45 minute rule, this advice should help you fill that script page.
Steven Moffat talks about writing comedy
- Friday 16th April 2021
Top writer Steven Moffat discusses creating characters, plotting, working with directors, dealing with failure, and why writing comedy is harder than drama.
BCG Pro Sessions video: Julia McKenzie
- Sunday 28th March 2021
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.
In Defence Of The First-Draft Freewrite
- Wednesday 24th March 2021
"Write first, apologise later"... comedy writers Ed Amsden and Tom Coles deliver an impassioned plea in defence of a first-draft freewrite.
Looking back at Two Pints
- Sunday 28th February 2021
Loved by its audience and loathed by critics, this week marked the 20th anniversary of sitcom Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Comedy writer Tim Dawson, who got his first break on the show, reveals what he learned and reflects on the programme's achievements.
BCG Pro Sessions video: Bill Dare
- Sunday 14th February 2021
Top writer and producer Bill Dare joined us for our first ever BCG Pro Sessions interview. If you missed it, you can catch up via this recording.