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There are plenty of great books about how to write anything, and not many about writing comedy but The Poetics is the most essential. And it's VERY short. I read it at least once a year to remind me of the basics.
Studying Aristotle’s “Poetics” — Word Choice. "Poetics" is essential reading for writers. This series breaks it down." gointothestory.blcklst.com/s… #Philosophy #storytelling #screenwriting #amwriting
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There are a million reasons to not take that leap from your lifelong desire to become a writer. Here are maybe seven reasons to try...
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Hey young uns, regardless of your A level results you - and everyone else in the universe - have plenty of time if you want to develop a comedy writing career
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Still ploughing through the "What to read this summer" sections?
Stand Up, Barry Goldman "funny and fascinating, a lovely tale" Jo Brand is currently free on Am*zon.
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First time I went to the Edinburgh Fringe was 1977, the summer of punk. How does it still hold such a sway on me?
Read about my longest love affair: davecohen.org.uk/my-longest-…
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It's 40 years since my first professional Edinburgh Fringe. I got a Comedy Award nomination and since then like the city itself it's been downhill ever since
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Decimated NHS, crumbling schools, fascists in France - what chance do we comedy writers have of getting a look in under this new government? Sign up for my newsletter (out 645pm today) and find out.
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Serious question:
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I've written about my minuscule contribution to Labour's manifesto and what the win could mean for our industry.
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Packing up last of our things as we say adieu to this place. Some old podcast plugs, bold but failed attempt to tweet on classic comedies- ooh look at this ancient artefact: a tweet from Graham Linehan about sitcom!
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The magnificent Lee Mack. Congratulations Lee and @iDanielPeak for proving there's life in the studio sitcom yet.
Long-running BBC sitcom Not Going Out will broadcast its 100th episode on Christmas Eve 🎄
The show's creator Lee Mack tells @MarthaKearney and @AmolRajan how comedy has changed since the series began 17 years ago.
#R4Today
We're off! Tomorrow. Why?
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Wonderful news that this superb episode of Last Of The Summer Wine will be shown in pristine condition!
Set your VCR for Getting Sam Home 7pm Christmas Eve on BBC Four. 40 years after original transmission and for the first time in high definition as we had the original negs rescanned and then graded by @IllegibleMe. Here is the teaser that will be running ahead of the episode...
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