How Do You Become A TV Comedy Writer To Be A Sit-Com Writer, Heres What You Need To Know?
Have you always wondered how to become a TV comedy writer? The job of a TV comedy writer can be quite lucrative. To some it might be a bit lacking creatively, as your job is to mimic the voices of pre-established characters. That said, you’re also working every day with a group of talented and funny people, so its also one of the most fun jobs you’ll ever have! There are a lot of ways to break into TV writing, but what follows is what you might consider the basics steps on how to become a TV comedy writer. Step 1: Study the TV Format If you haven’t already, the first thing you need to do is to make sure you understand the structure of TV comedy. Whether it’s a sit-com (e.g., “Two and a Half Men”, “My Name is Earl”) or a drama-dy (e.g., “Sex in the City”, “Ugly Betty”), half hour or hour, you need to get clear on how the show is broken down. Is it a 2 or 3 act structure? Does it have a clear A story? B story? Runner? If you don’t know what I’m referring to here, you may want to start by
