Advice and Insight

In our Advice and Insight section we've gathered together some pages which we hope you'll find interesting and useful. Below you'll find advice, tips and information on how to go about writing a top comedy and also some fascinating insights and opinions relating to the world of comedy writing and production.

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Advice & Tips
	Writing Good Sketches New: Dave Cohen looks at what makes a good sketch - and provides advice on how to make suitable sketches for the new BBC sketch show Tilt.
	Tilt - A New BBC Radio Show New: BBC Radio 7 is launching a new topical sketch show - and is looking for un-commissioned writers to send in material. Details and tips here!
	Dave Cohen - Making A Living Top comedy writer and stand-up Dave Cohen tells us about his course and answers frequently asked questions like whether you need an agent and whether you make a living as a comedy writer.
	Sitcom Writing: Step-By-Step We walk through all the stages involved in creating a good sitcom, offering advice along the way.
	Sitcom Writing Questions Sitcom consultant Marc Blake answers some of your common comedy writing related questions.
	Sitcom: Why Audiences Laugh An in-depth look at the elements within situation comedies which make audiences laugh. Includes advice on how to construct good character relationships.
	Writing For Overseas Markets Jenny Roche looks at the writing opportunities in overseas markets and offers advice on what to do and not do.

Industry Insight & Opinion
	Writing "Have I Got News For You" An exclusive interview with the writing team behind HIGNFY, Britain's most popular TV panel show.
	Writing "Other People" Toby Whithouse, one of Britain's top writers who has worked on series like Dr Who, talks to us about writing Comedy Showcase sitcom Other People.
	What does a Script Editor do? Script Editor Robert Leedham explains what his job involves and gives tips to those currently trying to write a sitcom.
	Green Wing Writers' Interview The team behind the C4 hospital comedy talk about writing the series. It provides a fascinating insight into the relatively new concept of team-writing a British comedy.
	Writing "Not Going Out" Andrew Collins, the co-writer of Not Going Out gives a fascinating insight into just how much work goes into plotting and writing a hit sitcom.
	The BBC and classic comedies - is it all in the past? Is the demise of in-house production at the BBC and the closure of their open-door radio shows responsible for the corporation's failing comedy output?
	Michael Hines on Producing and Directing The producer and director of the hit BBC sitcom 'Still Game' talks about his job and what his profession requires in a script.
	Andrew Collins' Sitcom Diary The co-writer of the BBC sitcom 'Grass' has provided us with diary extracts which show just how much work and time goes into creating a sitcom.
	Adventures of an Aspiring Sitcom Writer An article by a new sitcom writer which outlines his experiences so far and in which he offers some advice and tips.
	Male / Female Comedy Jenny Roche offers her thoughts and opinions on the male / female comedy divide and how writers can overcome this.

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