British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Planning / productivity

This section focuses on making the most of your time and making your projects a success.

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The art of commitment

  • Wednesday 9th October 2024

We discuss the process of committing to a comedy project.

Whack-O!. Professor James Edwards (Headmaster) (Jimmy Edwards). Copyright: BBC

A word on discipline

  • Tuesday 8th October 2024

How to discipline yourself as a comedy creator.

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The key to success

  • Friday 4th October 2024

What is the key to comedy writing success? We consider...

Only Fools And Horses. Image shows left to right: Grandad (Lennard Pearce), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Credit: BBC

The other rule of three

  • Wednesday 2nd October 2024

How many projects should you have on the go at any one time?

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The last minute

  • Thursday 19th September 2024

They say don't leave it to the last minute. But, sometimes, time pressure can bring advantages.

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The F word: focus

  • Friday 6th September 2024

Focusing on your projects is key to completing them successfully. Here's some useful insights on the topic.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG

The Comedy Doctor on finishing scripts

  • Monday 2nd September 2024

The Comedy Doctor advises a member who struggles to complete their scripts.

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No pain, no gain

  • Thursday 11th July 2024

Comedy writing is supposed to be difficult.

Image shows from L to R: Frank Muir, Denis Norden

Dirty the paper

  • Monday 10th June 2024

Write something - anything! - to jump start the creative process.

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First things first

  • Thursday 6th June 2024

Here are a few things for new writers to consider before they embark on their projects.