Writing (general) Page 2
For goodness' sake, write what you want
- Monday 28th October 2024
It's really important that you write what you want.
The bastard script
- Thursday 17th October 2024
In his latest column, Micheál Jacob discusses the "bastard script" - every show has one!
Dud on arrival
- Monday 7th October 2024
How to make sure your sitcom script has the best chance of success.
The other rule of three
- Wednesday 2nd October 2024
How many projects should you have on the go at any one time?
Your comedy script: Why now?
- Friday 27th September 2024
Your script should provide an answer to the question, "Why now?".
The first 10 pages
- Monday 23rd September 2024
Here are some questions to ask yourself about the first 10 pages of your script.
A big event
- Wednesday 18th September 2024
Kicking off with a big, dramatic event is an effective way to hook a script reader.
Just a minute: hooking the reader in the first two pages
- Thursday 12th September 2024
You have roughly 2 pages of script to hook your reader! Don't worry - it can be done.
Mistakes to avoid in your scripts
- Wednesday 11th September 2024
Here are some mistakes that you should try to avoid in your comedy scripts.
Ever decreasing circles
- Monday 9th September 2024
We explore the concept of "circling in" on a script or idea. It's a natural part of the process of creating a comedy project.