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Short Com Film and Animation Festival open for 2024

Monday 23rd October 2023

The Short Com Film and Animation Festival is open for submissions for its 2024 festival, which will span Bristol, London, Glasgow and Edinburgh in late September and early October 2024.

Writing

Where should you write?

Monday 23rd October 2023

We talk about the importance of finding a place to write that suits your lifestyle, and makes you feel comfortable and creative.

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Writing

Story beats and beat sheets

Friday 20th October 2023

Writers often talk about story beats. But what are they? We take a look.

Is the comedy industry difficult to break into?

Thursday 19th October 2023

Worrying that the comedy industry is difficult to break into is a call to inaction. Here, we discuss, realistically, your prospects of "breaking in".

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Writing

What's the story?

Wednesday 18th October 2023

Getting your script's story right is crucial. Here are some key elements to bear in mind.

Peter Cook & Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches. Image shows from L to R: Peter Cook, Dudley Moore. Copyright: Alan Messer / REX / Shutterstock

Writing

The joy of sketch

Tuesday 17th October 2023

In this piece, we discuss the importance of sketch writing, and the key elements of a good sketch.

Writing

How to finish your script

Monday 16th October 2023

Here, we offer 3 simple tricks to help you finish your script.

Writing

Three things to look out for when rewriting your script

Friday 13th October 2023

Three important elements to consider as you're rewriting your script.

How stand-ups can use social media, part two

Thursday 12th October 2023

In this piece, we continue to discuss how stand-ups can make the most of their social media presence.

Writing

How to analyse your script

Wednesday 11th October 2023

Here we look at the elements you need to consider when analysing a script you've written for a new project.