Sitcom Writing - Level 2

About this course

Participants develop their own sitcom material, examining plot, structure, character dynamics, comic engines and the underlying theme of the concept. The course also considers whether an idea has enough potential to sustain a series and works towards a polished 30-minute script. Teaching combines professional examples, video case studies, discussion of commissioned sitcoms, dynamic writing exercises and detailed analysis of participants’ work. A small collaborative group provides regular feedback, while weekly homework gives writers specific tasks to apply directly to their scripts.

What you'll learn

• Analyse and refine the plot and structure of a sitcom script
• Clarify a sitcom’s theme and assess its long-term potential
• Strengthen character dynamics and the script’s comic engine
• Apply feedback and professional examples to an existing draft
• Develop a sitcom concept towards a polished 30-minute script

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for writers who have completed an introductory sitcom-writing course or have equivalent experience. Participants are expected to bring an existing draft and character biographies, and to contribute their own material within a small collaborative group.

• Requires a sitcom draft in progress
• Character biographies should already be prepared
• Includes group discussion and analysis of participants’ work
• Weekly homework supports continued development between sessions