Arc Studio Presents
A Very Serious Talk About Comedy With Richard Brandon Manus
February 22, 2024
8:29 PM Pacific · 11:29 PM Eastern
Virtual event
Featuring Richard Brandon Manus
About the event
Sitcom writer/producer Richard Brandon Manus shares his advice for writing comedy scripts that make readers want to turn the page.
Chapters
0:00 — Richard's screenwriting journey
3:01 — Recommended screenwriting books
6:00 — Developing your writing skills
7:47 — Can you become a funnier writer?
9:03 — The difference between funny concepts and sharp jokes
11:26 — Balancing jokes & story in a comedy script
13:05 — Finding your story structure through your characters
14:35 — The difference between TV & movies
16:08 — Writing solo vs writing with a partner/team
18:05 — How scripts get written in a writers' room
19:48 — The importance of writing spec scripts as a beginner
