The importance of outlines

Many new comedy writers make the same mistake. They have an idea, sit down at their computer, and start writing their sitcom.

Two weeks later, they have 30 pages of meandering scenes that go nowhere.

A proper episode outline is essential. It is your roadmap. Without it, you don't know where you're going.

What exactly is an episode outline?

An episode outline is a document that maps out your entire episode before you start writing the script.

It breaks down each scene: who's involved, what happens, where the comedy is, and how the stories move forward.

Why bother outlining?

Firstly,...