Sitcom Page 2
Magic moments
- Thursday 7th November 2024
Should you write a fantasy sitcom? There are several reasons to potentially avoid the genre.
"Coincidence? I think not!"
- Tuesday 5th November 2024
Coincidence kills comedy. No, really, it does.
Developing characters: If in doubt, slap on an adjective
- Monday 4th November 2024
We explore a simple method for developing a character.
Writing characterful dialogue
- Friday 1st November 2024
It's very important that the dialogue in your sitcom script is characterful.
The absolute basics
- Tuesday 29th October 2024
Micheál Jacob looks at the absolute basics of narrative comedy writing.
For goodness' sake, write what you want
- Monday 28th October 2024
It's really important that you write what you want.
The outside world
- Friday 25th October 2024
Sitcom writers should resist the lure of the outside world.
The three day rule
- Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Sitcom scripts should take place over three days - max.
Cashflow problems
- Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Money in narrative comedies: how do your characters live?
Sitcom scripts: How long is too long?
- Monday 21st October 2024
When you're writing half hour sitcom scripts, how long is too long?