Sitcom Writer

Sitcom Writer

SitcomWriter

Los Angeles, CA

Female, 33

For over ten years, I’ve had the extreme pleasure of being staffed on several half-hour network sitcoms, rising in the ranks from Staff Writer to Co-Executive producer. My writing partner and I are now developing our own material.

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Last Answer on December 19, 2012

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Is it possible to become a comedy writer without any schooling? I notice a lot of writers went to college or took improve classes. What about a secretary with dream of comedy writing? Any advice to get started?

Asked by Newbie with a dream almost 11 years ago

 

Nowadays, do you think women are more, less, or equally likely to land sitcom writing gigs than, say, 5-10 yrs ago?

Asked by annamul almost 12 years ago

 

Awhile ago, I heard that sitcom writers sometimes put jokes into shows that aren't funny, but that will cue the studio audience to laugh. Is this true? Do sitcom writers have a name for these nonfunny jokes?

Asked by EddiePF almost 12 years ago

 

Seriously, how does someone who knows no one in show biz pitch a pilot for a sitcom? In NY.

Asked by Deb over 10 years ago

 

How do I pitch my sitcom pilot to OWN

Asked by Lola almost 11 years ago

 

I have a great idea for a sitcom that I have never seen done before...Color Me Green..is what I titled it...have the pilot episode intact...just looking for a pro partner who knows the biz to help callow orate and pitch it to a network..where do I?.

Asked by George almost 11 years ago

 

How much would one realistically expect from a pilot that gets picked up?

Asked by Khiosha almost 11 years ago