Writing (general) Page 16
Juggling comedy writing with a paid job
- Thursday 28th January 2021
Thinking about trying to juggle a part-time or full-time job with a career in comedy writing? We take a look at the options you have, and offer up some tips for getting the balance right.
Deciphering Commissioner-Speak
- Tuesday 12th January 2021
Industry gatekeepers often speak in code. We take a look at what a commissioner really means when they ask 'why now?' and 'why you?'.
Joel Morris and Neil Webster on comedy writing
- Friday 8th January 2021
An hour-long video featuring insight and advice from top comedy writers Joel Morris and Neil Webster. They discuss everything from starting out, to working with producers and taking notes.
Making comedy for a video game
- Friday 25th September 2020
Comedy writer George Vere discusses scripting and starring in Not For Broadcast: The Telethon - his first venture into writing for a video game.
Mischief Theatre on how they write their shows
- Thursday 7th November 2019
The writers behind The Play That Goes Wrong and Mischief Theatre's other hit shows, talk to BCG Pro about creating their latest West End production, Groan Ups.
Rules to create great sitcom characters
- Wednesday 16th October 2019
Are comedy writers putting in enough work when creating new characters? Dave Cohen looks at the art of character creation.
Killing your darlings: What I learned turning from producer to writer-performer
- Tuesday 15th October 2019
Former Radio 4 producer Adam Bromley discusses the lessons he's learnt in the process of changing roles to become a writer-performer.
What Is Character?
- Monday 14th October 2019
Dave Cohen takes a look at two comedy character types: The Monster and The Odd Couple.
Caimh McDonnell on finding success via self-publishing
- Wednesday 9th October 2019
We talk to Caimh McDonnell, one of the nominees of the Kindle Storyteller Award. In this interesting interview, he talks about how to be successful in the world of self-publishing novels.
Advice to writers
- Friday 13th September 2019
Here's four bits of brilliant advice for those thinking of making a career as a comedy writer.