Breaking Into Sitcom Writing Learn from a veteran TV comedy writer how to write professional sitcom scripts and how to break into show business. In this six-week online course, you'll discover the artistic and technical considerations that go into making a great sitcom script. You'll master the art of creating concise, sparkling dialogue and telling your story completely through jokes. You'll get easy-to-follow instructions for using sitcom characters to their fullest, creating powerful storylines, and selling your ideas to existing shows.

You'll pick up tricks of the trade and learn to avoid mistakes that mark you as an amateur. And you'll come to understand what happens to your script once you sell it, what happens in a sitcom writers' room, and what happens during the rewrite and punch-up process. Discover from an insider what it takes to get a job in this expanding and lucrative field!



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Session Start Dates:
May 15 | June 19 | July 17
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York College, CUNY
Online Course Format
  • Led by an expert instructor
  • Interactive discussion areas
  • New sessions begin monthly
  • 6 weeks, 12 lessons
  • 24/7 learning
  • Open to anyone!
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