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Writing Comedy for Television with Bill Lawrence Reviews

4.6 Rating 27 Reviews
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course? Achieve career goals
Bill Lawrence’s insight into storytelling, character development, and crafting compelling narratives was truly invaluable. I appreciated how he broke down complex concepts - industry recommendations on representation, and candid truths about being a writer. It's the closest you'll get to having him as a mentor!
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Posted 5 months ago
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course? Learn a new skill
Some useful tips on structure, characterisation, etc. Good insight into how writers' rooms work and some tips/encouragement on how to network, pitch ideas, and build a portfolio. My main criticism is that the course came from an LA perspective - inevitable given Bill Lawrence's experience and career. I would have prefered a maestro speaking from a UK TV comedy perspective.
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Posted 6 months ago
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course? Learn a new skill
Why is a review necessary when five stars have already been given?
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Posted 7 months ago
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course? Learn a new skill
I didn't find enough concrete advice. Also I found Bill Lawrence's constant, and I really mean constant, umming and ahhing incredibly irritating and distracting. He may be knowledgeable and successful but he isn't a good public speaker.
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Posted 8 months ago
Hi there, Thanks for your review. We value every BBC Maestro customer, and really value your feedback. All courses have detailed course notes to accompany them, which a lot of learners find really useful when watching a course, especially when completing the course exercises. I hope you find some good insights from Bill in the course notes :) I hope this helps, but feel free to contact our amazing customer service team at support@bbcmaestro.com if you would like more support! Best, Rebecca
Posted 8 months ago
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course? Pursue a hobby
Bill is an engaging speaker who passes on his knowledge and enthusiasm of his subject. He has opened my eyes as to how such comedies are put together and the skill with which they are done so. Although I am not planning on writing comedy sketches the techniques are very applicable to what I do write. Many thanks Bill and Maestro for another wonderful course.
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Posted 8 months ago
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course? Achieve career goals
I completed a MFA program in screenwriting two years ago and am a member of the WGA. As a longtime fan of Bill Lawrence's shows I was excited to take this course. There aren't many programs available specifically about half-hour comedy. The program here bears repeated viewing and while accessible to writers at all level the last quarter of the lessons are specifically to advance to a pro level. Wherever you are in your writing career Bill Lawrence's Writing Comedy program will inform, inspire, entertain, and encourage as you write that next spec. Thank you for making this available and the care that went into its creation. Stephen Hoover
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Posted 9 months ago
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course? Pursue a hobby, Celebrity-interest, Entertainment
Brilliant. In depth and so accessible to a beginner like me. And I've always been a massive fan so this was fantastic.
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Posted 9 months ago
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course? Achieve career goals
I have a master's degree in film and television, but always looking to learn more! I was always a fan of Bill Lawrence's work from Scrubs to Ted Lasso, so I chose the course and I have already learnt so much more! everyone has their own style and Bill's was something I hadn't come across before! highly recommend!
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Posted 10 months ago