British Comedy Guide

Mental health

Mental health issues are common in those who work in creative industries.

Chloe Radcliffe. Credit: Andrew Levy

It will get worse (and that is good)

  • Friday 28th July 2023

US comic Chloe Radcliffe provides a healthy dose of the reality of a career in comedy: ups, downs, and putting them into perspective for your long term benefit and mental health.

Lucas O'Neil

10 hacks for dealing with jealousy at the Fringe

  • Thursday 27th July 2023

Ahead of his first Edinburgh Fringe, US comic Lucas O'Neil shares tips for dealing with jealousy learned through his own years of hard graft to date.

A knight in armour in a forest

Protecting yourself as a comedy writer

  • Wednesday 8th March 2023

As a comedy writer you are often little more than the flutter of a butterfly's wing away from huge success or going back to the drawing board. There are, however, plenty of things you can do to ensure the process isn't any more difficult or stressful than it needs to be.

Mental Health

Mental health: how not to be crushed by creative career despair

  • Friday 3rd December 2021

As you already know on some level, the life of the comedian, comedy writer or producer/director necessarily comes with fabulous highs and lows. Here's some advice on how to deal with the lows.

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10 ways to overcome Writer's Block

  • Friday 23rd April 2021

In this article we discuss ten ways that comedy writers can deal with writer's block. From questioning your characters to the 45 minute rule, this advice should help you fill that script page.

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Juggling comedy writing with a paid job

  • Thursday 28th January 2021

Thinking about trying to juggle a part-time or full-time job with a career in comedy writing? We take a look at the options you have, and offer up some tips for getting the balance right.

Eleanor Morton

Eleanor Morton: Seven Rules For The Life (During The Fringe)

  • Friday 12th July 2019

In this great article, Eleanor Morton offers advice to comics who are feeling daunted about the Edinburgh Fringe.

Barry Ferns

An article on 'making it' in comedy

  • Monday 11th May 2015

Stand-up comedian and live comedy promoter Barry Ferns writes on the topic of what it means to 'make it' in comedy. Think carefully about your end goals...