Inside Track Page 10
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Notes from the first Short Com Sitcom Writing Competition
Following on from their recent writing competition, Short Com director Chris Aitken runs through some of the common habits new sitcom writers portray, and gives suggestions for how people can potentially improve their scripts.
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The Long Game: How one novel decision can boost a script's potential
Adam Kay had a great insider tip for getting scripts noticed, but it involves a big rewrite.
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Turning the situation into a comedy
Bennett Arron discusses how, in lockdown, he has been helping comedy writers via his online sitcom writing workshops.
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Short Com writing competition 2020 longlist
Short Com has revealed the list of writers and scripts that have made it on to the longlist for its first sitcom writing competition.
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Semi-finalists revealed for Funny Women Stage Award 2020
The semi-finalists have been revealed for the Funny Women Stage Award 2020.
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Dos and Don'ts for New Comedy Writers
Top comedy producer and recent BBC Studios Comedy Exec Simon Nicholls offers up some suggested Dos and Don'ts for new comedy writers.
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The Secret Reviewer #17: Dancing with the Devil
Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Should working with shady characters come with the showbiz territory?
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Funny Women Awards Writing and Video shortlists 2020
The Funny Women Awards have announced the shortlists for their Writing and Comedy Shorts (video) awards for 2020.
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BCG Pro Talent Awards: Production 2020 results
The results of the first ever BCG Pro Talent Awards: Production have been announced. Directors Big Red Button were selected by the judges.
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Scotland's Hate Crime Bill and its threat to comedy
Comedian Leo Kearse shares his alarm over his home nation's latest proposed legislation, and the dangers it poses to the free speech necessary for comedy.
