BCG Pro Newsletter: 29th November 2024

Friday 29th November 2024

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BCG Pro Talent Awards Writing 2024 winners

BCG Pro Talent Awards Writing 2024 winners

Congratulations to Helen Price, the winner of the BCG Pro Talent Awards for Writing 2024. Also to Hattie Harrison, who triumphed in the Starter category.

Latest features

A note on notes
A note on notes
We discuss script notes and what you should and should not expect.
My Comedy Career: Sarah Mills
My Comedy Career: Sarah Mills
A chat with Sarah Mills. Her Bad Bod Squad series currently on Radio 4.
Producers, agents and promoters: Give 'em a chance!
Give 'em a chance!
Writers and performers need to give producers, agents and promoters time to respond.
Sitcom or comedy drama?
Sitcom or comedy drama?
Sitcom or comedy drama - which should you write?

In comedy writing, proper explanations are key

"Why did you do that?"... "Just because." This is not a satisfactory answer - in life, or in a script.

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Opportunities

BCG Pro Manchester monthly meet-up
Manchester meet-up
We'd love to see you in Manchester on Tuesday for drinks and chat.
BCG Pro London monthly meet-up
London meet-up
We're organising festive drinks near Tottenham Court Road on Wednesday.
BBC Writers open call
BBC Writers open call
The deadline to submit a comedy drama script to the BBC is noon on Tuesday.
BCG Pro Gag-a-Week
BCG Pro Gag-a-Week
This week's topic is meta, but there's lots of scope for funny: Writing.
West End New Act of the Year 2025
West End New Act of the Year
Performing for less than four years? Enter this London-based competition.
Sketch Off!
Sketch Off!
A competition for sketch outfits, character comedians and alternative acts.

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From the archive

Features from our library of insightful content.

Using email newsletters to promote your comedy
Using email newsletters
We explain why it's worth having a mailing list (even if you don't think you need one).
Fine-tuning a gag and why it matters
Fine-tuning a gag
Tweaking jokes is important. We talk about the how and why.

"If a joke doesn't go down well, don't take it out on the audience. That is a surefire way to derail your whole set." - The Comedy Doctor

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