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More tips for writing radio comedy
- Tuesday 8th November 2022
Radio can be a great place for new comedy writers to learn their craft and start building professional credits. Here's some more tips to help you make the most of the medium.
Gemma Arrowsmith: My top tips on writing for the radio
- Friday 23rd September 2022
Gemma Arrowsmith has been writing and script editing radio for quite a while now. Here are some thoughts and observations from her...
How to come up with funny ideas for sketches & scenes using "As if"
- Thursday 1st September 2022
Looking for a funny angle for a sketch or sitcom scene? Try an 'as if'...
Watch back the How To Write A Great Sketch webinar
- Friday 10th June 2022
BCG Pro facilitated a Zoom-based webinar on the topic of 'How To Write A Sketch'. Here's the video recording of that hour-long session.
How to be a great sitcom writer - one sketch at a time
- Wednesday 25th May 2022
Writer and tutor Dave Cohen makes a very compelling case for practicing short-form writing (sketches) in order to excel in longer-form narrative (sitcom). All the disciplines you need are right there...
Writing effective stage directions in your script
- Tuesday 8th March 2022
Effective stage directions are an art which, like every aspect of your writing, will improve with practice. Here's some advice on the topic.
Seven great ways of ending comedy sketches
- Tuesday 11th January 2022
Chris Head addresses that most challenging part of sketch writing - ending them!
Sketch Writing: Top Tips for Your Final Punchline
- Monday 7th June 2021
We break down some top tips on how to produce the perfect punchline to a comedy sketch.
Introducing SREP: set-up, reveal, escalation, payoff
- Friday 30th April 2021
In this exclusive extract from Chris Head's new book, he introduces SREP: a structure that can be used in writing sketches, sitcom scenes and stand-up.
BCG Pro Sessions video: Julia McKenzie
- Sunday 28th March 2021
A video recording of our BCG Pro Sessions Q&A with Julia McKenzie, the Creative Director for BBC Studios Audio. She explains the commissioning process for new ideas, ways writers can develop, and more.