Sitcom Page 6
The key comic idea
- Thursday 2nd May 2024
Sketch, sitcom scene, story or joke - they all need a key comic idea.
The magical number three
- Friday 26th April 2024
How to utilise a three act structure when writing narrative comedy.
Me, me, me: How much of yourself should you pour into your scripts?
- Wednesday 24th April 2024
Working up a show rooted directly in your experience of life can be wise.
The three Cs for characters
- Monday 22nd April 2024
Here are important elements to consider when working on characters.
Silly costumes and comedy vegetables: writing broad comedy
- Thursday 18th April 2024
Audiences do love broad comedy: daft contraptions, contrived misunderstandings and all.
Common mistakes, part 1
- Monday 8th April 2024
Here are some common mistakes we often see from new writers.
Beat it: Creating beats when writing comedy
- Tuesday 26th March 2024
We discuss beats: what they are, how they work, and their role in the writing process.
3 tips for studio sitcom success
- Friday 22nd March 2024
Pro member Amy Harrison explores three tips for studio sitcom success, gleaned from our Big Comedy Conference session with Lee Mack.