Micheál Jacob looks at the absolute basics of narrative comedy writing.
It's really important that you write what you want.
Sitcom writers should resist the lure of the outside world.
Sitcom scripts should take place over three days - max.
Money in narrative comedies: how do your characters live?
When you're writing half hour sitcom scripts, how long is too long?
In his latest column, Micheál Jacob discusses the "bastard script" - every show has one!
How to make sure your sitcom script has the best chance of success.
How many characters should you have in your sitcom?
Your script should provide an answer to the question, "Why now?".
