Hi Comedy Crowders,
To get noticed you need to have good content and present it in the right way. Many people skip over that second part, or just don't know how to do it. But in the age of internet it's more important than ever.
This week's collection of comedy opportunities and insights includes the secrets Netflix adopts to get eyes on their shows, and how you can do the same. Plus we explain alternative ways you can get paid writing comedy, and hear from former winners of one of the latest opportunities. Lets get into it.
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As ever you can see a full list of comedy opportunities on our Opportunities Hub, the most comprehensive, detailed and lovingly curated database of comedy writing and performing opps on the web.
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BAFTA Rocliffe 2017 (UK only)
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BAFTA Rocliffe comedy competition 2017 is open for submissions. Finalists are showcased at BAFTA and receive industry introductions among other prizes. Deadline for submissions is 21 April 2017.
Click here for more and to enter
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(If you are thinking of entering, have a read of the comedy tips for newcomers article below by recent winners of BAFTA Rocliffe)
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And don't forget, if you're looking for some independent opinions before submitting a script check out our new Feedback Hub, where Comedy Crowd Members review each others' scripts.
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Chort writing competition
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Chorts are 2 minute videos of original comedy characters, shared with industry producers and commissioners and screened at festivals.
If you want to get your ideas in front of the right people but don't want to perform yourself, you can enter our members Chort writing competition.
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We'll share the winning scripts with actors to see them performed and go live on the Chorts! page.
All entries will be personally read and receive feedback from team Comedy Crowd. That's a big commitment! But one we believe is vital (and we know how annoying it is to not hear back after entering a competiiton)
The winning entries will be selected by comedy writer and actress Kay Stonham of Harry Enfield, Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends and many more.
Deadline for entries is next Friday April 7th. So if you want the chance to get involved, now's the time.
Click here to enter
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Upwork and the freelance comedy writer..
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If you want to earn money writing comedy, the rise of freelance job sites such as Upwork.com have made this more accessible than ever.
People are increasingly looking for flexible, short term jobs and a variety of experience. Employers are adopting, and the result is more freelance roles and the rise of the "gig economy".
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As an example here are 2 current job postings on Upwork.com looking for comedy writers:
Posting 1
Posting 2
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Get your comedy noticed - the importance of images
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When it comes to promoting your comedy and getting people to look at it, you need to know what gets the attention of your target audience.
Many people underplay the importance of images. And not just having an image, but how subtle differences within an image can make a huge difference to how people perceive your work. Even if it seems completely irrelevant!
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This article explains how Netflix tests images to understand what gets the attention of the audience, and there are some useful tips here for what to include in your own promotional images.
Read the article here
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Comedy writing tips for newcomers
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Former BAFTA Rocliffe winners Andrea Hubert and Ryan Cull have written an article sharing their tips for getting ahead in the comedy business. Here at CC we agree with their thoughts on collaboration, feedback, editing, meeting people and having fun!
Click here to read the article
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Are you going to the Craft of Comedy this week? Let us know!
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For those attending the Craft of Comedy conference this week we'll be having a Comedy Crowd get together on the Friday evening ahead of the quiz.
If you want to join us simply drop us an email to theccteam@thecomedycrowd.com and we'll keep you updated.
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We are running a workshop on Saturday 1st April focussing on the top 5 things new comedy writers should do to get noticed. Some of them might seem surprising. But they will help you get past those blockers and make the most of your comedy potential.
If you want to go but haven't got a ticket, they are still available here
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Writing for TV in the age of Netflix
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Women in Film and Television UK (WFTV) are holidng an event in London on Thursday 6th April with Script Angel founder Hayley McKenzie. She will be focussing on how you can find an audience for your stories in the new commissioning landscape driven by Netflix and Amazon.
Click here for more
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Want to feature in our newsletter? If you are doing something in comedy, whether its writing a script or shooting a Hollywood film (we have lots of Hollywood film stars as CC subscribers obviously), and want to share your experiences let us know about it at theccteam@thecomedycrowd.com.
So Happy Monday Comedy Crowders. Remember that your mood inspires your thoughts, so stay in that funny frame of mind, and we'll see you next time.
Jon and Peter
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If you've got any questions then get in touch, we love to hear from you:
Email - theccteam@thecomedycrowd.com
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