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Sitcom Geeks Writing

Looking back on 200 episodes of Sitcom Geeks

  • Thursday 1st September 2022

As Sitcom Geeks publishes its 200th episode, co-host Dave Cohen looks back on what has changed and what has stayed the same in the world of comedy writing over the last seven years.

Guess Who Writing

Fleshing out your characters: Part 2

  • Tuesday 30th August 2022

In the concluding half of our two-parter, some more tips on creating and writing great characters in your sitcom scripts.

Father Ted. Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions Writing

Fleshing out your characters: Part 1

  • Wednesday 24th August 2022

In the first of a two-parter, we look at the importance of character in narrative comedy, how to write them well, and common mistakes to avoid.

Rhiannon Shaw News

Rhiannon Shaw wins David Nobbs Memorial Trust 2022 competition

  • Wednesday 17th August 2022

Rhiannon Shaw has won the David Nobbs Memorial Trust 2022 writing competition, with Charlie Dinkin and Benjamin Sutton runners-up.

Writing Writing

Picking a story style

  • Monday 15th August 2022

A great story is essential to a great script, but there are a lot of ways to tell your tale. Having the best structure and style is paramount.

Geoff Rowe Production

Using BSL signing at comedy performances

  • Friday 12th August 2022

Founder of the Leicester Comedy Festival, Geoff Rowe, reflects on recent discussions around BSL signing at comedy performances, and reflects on lessons he learned when trialling the same at his festival in the mid-1990s.

Female Pilot Club News

UKTV & Female Pilot Club announce new script call

  • Monday 8th August 2022

Female Pilot Club has partnered with UKTV for its latest initiative. The organisations are looking for female-written comedy scripts with a strong female lead of no younger than 45.

Equity Comedians' Charter News

Equity launches Comedians' Charter

  • Sunday 7th August 2022

Equity has launched a Comedians' Charter. The document lays out a set of standards for venues and promoters to sign up to.

Notebook with the words My Plan written in it Writing

5 ways to make storylining easier

  • Friday 5th August 2022

Properly storylining your script before you start writing is essential to completing your first draft successfully.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #41: Snub-Standard

  • Friday 5th August 2022

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: How to not do the Edinburgh Fringe.