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How to be a Sitcom Writer: Secrets from the Inside (Paperback)

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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Summersdale Publishers (4 Jul 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 184024447X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1840244472
  • Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 11 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,125 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Suite 101 website, July 2007
"Amazing value for money... It is packed with practical
exercises, guaranteed to improve your sitcom"

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Everyone loves - and hates - sitcom. On TV it's the goldmine genre, the one watched by millions. There's a special place in our hearts for Fawlty, Frasier, Blackadder and Brent. An absurd predicament, witty banter, a group of hilariously dysfunctional people: it all seems so easy. But is it? If you've ever said 'I can do better than that', then this is the book for you. How to be a Sitcom Writer will encourage, test and pull you through the comedy boot camp that is writing narrative-led character comedy for radio/TV.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Genius, 22 Feb 2009
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A fantastic book, full of top tips and insights into the industry. This book covers stuff like character development and structure in depth. I have learned a lot from this work of this genius. I f you're thinking of becoming a sitcom writer but you don't know where to start, I recommend this book as your starting point.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading if you want a career in writing sitcom, 10 Jan 2009
By Beatlesfan (Woking, Surrey United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
Just because you're funny doesn't mean you can write a great sitcom. You need great characters, plots, situations etc. This book is excellent for teaching ways of coming up with ideas and after years of writing sitcoms and sketches I already feel more confident about my current project. This is invaluable to anyone looking to get into sitcom writing.
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1.0 out of 5 stars waste of money, 8 Jul 2008
By Mr. S. R. Morris "monkey tennis" (Poo Ville) - See all my reviews
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This really isn't the book you want if you are looking at getting into sitcom script writing. dull read, extremely basic and over priced!
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