If you’re writing a script, ask yourself what you’re trying to say. Yes, it’s always the big, simple questions that drive writers crazy. Sometimes, in all the excitement of creating a new world, we forget to ask ourselves, “What am I trying to say?” It’s okay, you can get a lot down on…
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Narrative Comedy Themes
Every TV comedy needs a theme or what is known in feature-film development as a ‘controlling idea’. This inspires a show’s moral framework, the subtextual message that drives the show. Once you’ve had some initial thoughts about a project, take the time to identify your narrative comedy theme. Often this is implicit in the show’s…