Writing (general) Page 7
Why write a sitcom?
- Tuesday 6th February 2024
Your original sitcom pilot is unlikely to be made, but you should still write it. Here's why.
BCG Pro Success Stories: William Vandyck
- Friday 2nd February 2024
Pro member William Vandyck utilised our meet-ups and resources to help put together his new online sitcom. This is how he did it - and how you can do it, too.
My Comedy Career: Helen Monks
- Thursday 1st February 2024
Writer, actor and comedian Helen Monks - who is now starring in the RSC's A Midsummer Night's Dream - talks about fending off self-doubt, finding a network of people and the benefits of seeing yourself as a project manager.
Rewriting
- Tuesday 30th January 2024
"All writing is rewriting." It's a phrase you'll often hear. But is it true?
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.
How long should it take?
- Friday 26th January 2024
We discuss the amount of time you should expect to take to write sitcoms, sketches and one-liners.
Studio audience sitcom - the advantages
- Thursday 25th January 2024
We talk about the value of writing a studio audience sitcom script.
Single camera comedy - the advantages
- Wednesday 24th January 2024
We talk about the advantages of single camera comedy.
The Comedy Doctor on comic novels
- Tuesday 23rd January 2024
The Comedy Doctor answers a question on writing comic novels.
Triggers
- Monday 22nd January 2024
We talk about triggering your audience. Should you? Shouldn't you? We take a look.