Story generation, structure and dialogue are amongst the topics we touch upon in this article about making sure your script is in the best possible shape.
The 'fish out of water' is a situation comedy construct that has seemingly fallen out of favour in recent years. But just because it isn't in vogue doesn't mean that it's not worth considering. We look at the format here.
We had such an interesting and enjoyable chat with Plebs director and co-writer Sam Leifer for our December 2022 BCG Pro Sessions event. Here's the video recording.
Radio can be a great place for new comedy writers to learn their craft and start building professional credits. Here's some more tips to help you make the most of the medium.
Chris Head talks through the structure of a thirty minute script and explains how focusing on the turning point, midpoint and crunch points can really help with the storytelling.
It can be difficult to master the use of drama and subtext in scripts and ideas. Darker moments can feel shoehorned in or jarringly bleak. But, when used well, dramatic depth can add real richness to your work.
