We think BCG Pro has much to offer, but you might also find the following organisations and people of help or interest too.
The Writers' Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) is a trade union representing professional writers. If you write, you should join - collectively they work to secure the best pay rates and conditions, whilst individual benefits include support and advice, free and discounted training and contract vetting.
writersguild.org.ukAn industry body aiming to represent those who make up the UK's live comedy scene - from comics to promoters, and venues to technicians.
livecomedyassociation.co.ukEquity is the trade union for performers. If you perform live you should join. Even if you don't use any of their other services, your membership includes automatic Public Liability Insurance up to £10 million - which is worth the membership fee alone.
equity.org.ukThe BBC Writersroom website is where you can find advice and insight from the BBC. They have published a number of TV and radio scripts for you to analyse.
bbc.co.uk/writersroomThe Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS) is a not-for-profit membership organisation started by writers for the benefit of writers. If you have written something that is broadcast on TV, they'll help you get money for repeat fees.
alcs.co.ukA podcast hosted by Dave Cohen and James Cary that discusses comedy writing in depth, including interviews with well-known comedy writers.
ListenLaunched in November 2014, the Ask The Industry Podcast sees comedian Simon Caine talking to those who work behind-the-scenes in comedy. For example, he has interviewed various TV commissioners.
simoncaine.co.ukVia his blog, James Cary talks about comedy writing - offering advice and opinions.
sitcomgeek.blogspot.comStuart Goldsmith has interviewed nearly 300 stand-up comedians about their craft via his Comedians' Comedian Podcast. Listen in for tips on preparing for gigs and how to write material.
ListenA comedy video-on-demand channel. Upload your project and if enough subscribers back it (like a Kickstarter), they'll help fund the production of more episodes.
comedycrowdtv.comA benevolent fund set up by professional comedians for professional comedians.
comedysupportact.org.ukA podcast series from the BBC focusing on the skills around broadcast production, journalism and technology. Some episodes will be relevant to those who film/record comedy.
bbc.co.ukComedy 50:50 is an initiative to address gender imbalance in UK comedy writing. It creates opportunities for female writers.
comedy5050.comArtsMinds aims to help with the mental health of performers and creative practitioners.
artsminds.co.uk