What do I want to write?
Want to write narrative comedy? There are many paths, my friend/
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Big Comedy Conference Just Got BIGGER
Exciting news – the much-cancelled BCG Pro Big Comedy Conference has finally slain the mighty Covid dragon and is using St George’s Day weekend to celebrate a return to real life networking for comedy writers. And there’s an extra bonus if you live near London or are planning to stay overnight – a Sunday session where
2023 The Year Of Writing Topically
There are many ways to start your career as a comedy writer, but nothing gets you noticed faster than being able to write topical jokes for the radio.
STUCK IN THE MIDDLE WITH YORKE
Every story has a “Call to action”, an “All is lost” moment. What’s in between?
WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR IDEAS FROM?
An idea is a thought that lives independently of all other thoughts.
SITCOM GEEKS 184: WHAT WE WISH WE’D KNOWN WHEN STARTING OUT
Dave talks about his new career as a novelist, and every starting-out mistake he’s made. Together Dave and James discuss a load more.
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The loneliness of the long suffering writer
No matter where you are on the career ladder, there’s always someone doing better than you.
I mean even JK Rowling probably sold less books than Dan Brown last year. She must be furious.
Think of a writer who’s more successful than you. Not difficult is it?
SECOND DRAFT – THE SECOND DRAFT
The most successful writing is where the writer has worked hardest to eliminate everything they believe isn’t working.