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Screenwriter Interviews

Writing the Immigrant Experience with HBO Max's 'Gordita Chronicles' Creator Claudia Forestieri and Showrunner Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz

By Sadie DeanJun 23, 2022
Hannah Waddingham and Harriet Walter in “Ted Lasso” season two, now streaming on Apple TV+.
Screenwriter Interviews

Telling Your Truth on the Page with 'Ted Lasso' Writer Jane Becker

By Sadie DeanJun 10, 2022
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Comedy Writing by Evan Smith

COMEDY WRITING: Crossing the Line that Now Keeps Moving

By Evan SmithDec 16, 2020
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Screenwriting Podcasts

TV Writer Podcast 099 - Ken Estin ("Cheers," "Taxi") & Paula Finn (Author, "Sitcom Writers Talk Shop")

By Gray JonesMay 26, 2020
Five Screenwriting Lessons from the Geniuses of TV Comedy
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Five Screenwriting Lessons from the Geniuses of TV Comedy

By Paula FinnApr 22, 2020
Comedy guru Evan Smith explains how bad decisions can become a writer’s best friend.
Screenwriting How-To Articles

COMEDY WRITING: Comedy Loves Bad Decisions

By Evan SmithJul 11, 2019
Most people assume that character arcs always follow the same path. But in comedy, they often take a wrong turn along the way.
Screenwriting How-To Articles

COMEDY WRITING: Funny Character Arcs Follow a Different Path

By Evan SmithMar 22, 2019
Script looks back at our January 2006 publication when comedy legend Harold Ramis (Animal House, Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, Analyze This) chronicled his long and colorful film career and discussed what challenges lie ahead.
Screenwriting How-To Articles

WHY I WRITE: Gangsters and Golfers and Ghosts, Oh My! An Interview with Harold Ramis

By Zack GutinFeb 22, 2019
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COMEDY WRITING: Using Suspense to Boost a Story's Humor

By Evan SmithAug 23, 2018
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

Two Guys Walk Into a Script: Comedy Writing - From Jokes to Scripts

By Script MagazineOct 3, 2017
COMEDY WRITING: How to Fix a Broken Joke
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COMEDY WRITING: How to Fix a Broken Joke

By Evan SmithSep 22, 2017
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

COMEDY WRITING: Every Script Deserves a Good Beating

By Evan SmithMar 29, 2017
Q&A with comedy writer David Misch on his new book, 'A Beginner's Guide to Corruption'; A satirical look at politics, finance and romance which shows how CORRUPTION as a route to wealth and happiness. #scriptchat #amwriting #screenwriting
Screenwriting How-To Articles

INTERVIEW: Q&A With Comedy Writer David Misch

By Denny SchnuloJul 21, 2016
THE GREAT IDEA: Steve Faber and Bob Fisher on Big Screen Comedy | Script Magazine
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THE GREAT IDEA: Steve Faber and Bob Fisher on Big Screen Comedy

By Script MagazineNov 18, 2015
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

Secrets of Comedy Revealed

By Script MagazineJan 6, 2015
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

Screenwriting Product Review: 'The Hidden Tools of Comedy'

By Forris Day Jr.Dec 26, 2013
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Spit Takes: Writing Short and Funny for the Internet

By Stephany FolsomAug 28, 2013
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

Spit Takes: Be A Sadistic Bastard (In Your Comedy Writing)

By Stephany FolsomMay 29, 2013
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

Spit Takes: New Writer Syndrome - How Much Does a Writer Make?

By Stephany FolsomApr 24, 2013
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

Spit Takes: Take an Improv Class B*tch (And Become A Better Comedy Writer)

By Stephany FolsomMar 27, 2013
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

Spit Takes: About Me and How to Talk Sh*t with Comedy Writers

By Stephany FolsomJan 25, 2013