Features Page 27

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Writing

Practice makes perfect - tips for comedy creators

Friday 21st October 2022

Comedy creators should be practicing their craft all the time. Here are some useful things to do to ensure you are always learning, and improving your technique, even when you're not working on your next big idea.

Writing

Pacing your comedy script

Tuesday 18th October 2022

The pace of your script can feel like a difficult element to control, but there are some things you can do to control the pacing.

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Production

Should you make a short film?

Thursday 13th October 2022

Sometimes it feels like everyone has made, or is making, a short film. But should you?

Gavin & Stacey. Image shows left to right: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page)

Writing

Drama, in comedy

Thursday 6th October 2022

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.

Performance

The Secret Reviewer #43: Front and Centre

Tuesday 4th October 2022

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Should we all rise up against the seat police?

Writing

Script editing yourself

Wednesday 28th September 2022

Particularly at the start of your career, it is likely that you are going to need to be your own script editor. Here are some tips for script editing yourself successfully.