Whether you’re writing a short piece of fiction, a novel, poem, or screenplay, the general rule of thumb is to hook your audience. That hook could come in the first …
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What makes a TV pilot tick? Which ones are successful, and why? Which ones fail to inspire audiences, and why?
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…how do you start? Which route is the one for you? You’ll never know until you try! What you do need to know is that the screenwriting game is an …
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Sitcom Showdown: Modern Sitcoms and Their Global Counterparts
Explore the key differences between US and UK sitcoms—from humor and pacing to structure and tone—with examples from both sides of the Atlantic.
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Are you a screenwriter keen to take the plunge into directing and producing? You’renot alone as more and more writers use their skills to bring their screenplays to life.There’s much …
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From Tunes to TV: An Interview with Comedy Writer Trevor Risk
by Jenny Fisherby Jenny FisherIf you look up Trevor Risk on IMDB, you’ll quickly find his writing credits for Letterkenny and Shoresy alongside a brief bio mentioning his contributions to the shows’ music. But …