Draws on a wide range of popular UK sitcoms from radio and television as examples Comprehensive selection of relevant publications, websites and organisations Both writers are established sitcom writers and performers One of very few books aimed specifically at the UK, rather than the US industry

Almost every writer, whether professional or beginner, has thought of a good sitcom idea at one time or another, but fleshing that idea out is a long and complicated process of character development, plotting, dialogue writing and rewriting and then putting the whole package together in a way that will attract producers. In this book, successful sitcom writers John Byrne and Marcus Powell break that process down into a series of easy to follow steps. With chapters devoted to concept, characters and plot through to proposals, commissioning and production, Writing Sitcoms covers every aspect needed for success in the UK.