British Comedy Guide

Money / funding

British people don't like talking about money... but if you want to make comedy your career, knowing how much you can earn is important. Plus: advice on how to raise funds for projects.

Lego characters lining up by a desk

On the job

  • Friday 12th April 2024

Do you need a "proper" job? Probably. (Sorry.)

ALCS: Championing writers since 1977

Funny money

  • Wednesday 20th March 2024

With ALCS payments hitting bank accounts today, we look at the topic of money.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG

The Comedy Doctor: Script Options

  • Friday 15th December 2023

In the first instalment of a new regular column answering your questions, the Comedy Doctor addresses the thorny issue of options.

Things I've learned from speaking to comedians on 'Making Creativity Pay'

  • Friday 17th November 2023

Making Creativity Pay podcast host Dan Barnett shares what he's learnt in the process of talking to comedians about how they try and make a living from their art.

ALCS

Say "yes!" to ALCS

  • Thursday 28th September 2023

In this piece we explain why all comedy writers should make sure they're signed up to ALCS.

Harry Enfield

Gags to riches: can comedy make you rich?

  • Monday 18th September 2023

In this piece, we examine whether comedy can make you rich. The short answer is, "yes". The long answer is... rather more complicated.

Dreaming Whilst Black. Kwabena Robinson (Adjani Salmon)

Crafting Dreaming Whilst Black

  • Friday 4th August 2023

Co-creator, writer, star and producer Adjani Salmon talks to BCG Pro about the making of his 2016 web series, Dreaming Whilst Black, and its journey through pilot to fully-fledged BBC Three comedy in 2023.

Image shows left to right: Lee Ridley, Jack Rooke, Lucy Porter, Amna Saleem, Steven Canny

Video: Writers' Guild panel on comedy writing

  • Monday 21st November 2022

A video of a Writers' Guild of Great Britain panel in which Lucy Porter talks to Lee Ridley, Jack Rooke, Amna Saleem and Steve Canny about topics including gaining a foothold in the comedy writing business.

Coins

Money: How much can you earn as a comedy writer?

  • Tuesday 15th November 2022

Most comedy writers don't earn a lot... now feels a good time to talk about what sort of financial pressures and compensations you can expect as a professional comedy writer.

Kickstarter

Kickstarter for comedy projects

  • Wednesday 2nd February 2022

You probably know what Kickstarter is, but have you ever thought of enabling one of your comedy ideas via it? Here's a guide on how to launch a successful crowdfunding drive on the platform.