Writing Sitcoms (Writing Handbooks)

Writing Sitcoms (Writing Handbooks)

by John Byrne (Author)

Synopsis

Almost every writer, whether professional or beginner, has thought of a good sitcom idea at one time or another, but fleshing that idea out is a long and complicated process of character development, plotting, dialogue writing and rewriting and then putting the whole package together in a way that will attract producers. In this book, successful sitcom writers John Byrne and Marcus Powell break that process down into a series of easy to follow steps. With chapters devoted to concept, characters and plot through to proposals, commissioning and production, Writing Sitcoms covers every aspect needed for success in the UK.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 176
Publisher: A&C Black Academic and Professional
Published: 31 Jul 2003

ISBN 10: 0713665262
ISBN 13: 9780713665260
Book Overview: Draws on a wide range of popular UK sitcoms from radio and television as examples Comprehensive selection of relevant publications, websites and organisations Both writers are established sitcom writers and performers One of very few books aimed specifically at the UK, rather than the US industry

Author Bio
John Byrne has over twenty years experience as a comedy writer, cartoonist and performer for TV, radio, theatre and print. Marcus Powell wrote the pilot script and several of the series episodes for Rude Boy.com, a BBC Children's sitcom. John and Marcus co-wrote Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me for BBC Radio 4 and they have several other sitcom projects in various stages of development both collectively and individually.