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

What's the salary base for unexprienced writer during the first season? And an actor?

Asked by Luis about 12 years ago

Is there a market for someone wanting to write a podcast comedy, or is better to go for the production companies? I'm slightly agrophobic, you see.

Asked by Paul over 9 years ago

Do you need an assistant? Very likely not, but can you hire one just for the sake of it, see whether s/he can make it to the sitcom writing staff? Your time is valuable so ask for a small fee to consider the 'application', just an idea.

Asked by @curbexcitement about 12 years ago

How do you know if you have the potential to be a sitcom writer? A few times a week some really funny scene/punchline will just come to me when I'm with a group of people, but I don't know if I would be able to sit down alone and think of something.

Asked by Tim about 11 years ago

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Asked by dday13 over 12 years ago

When a writer must be fired, who among your staff is responsible for doing the actual firing? Have you yourself had to fire anyone?

Asked by jack tripper almost 13 years ago

Is it intentional or unintentional that most shows are filled with various "mistakes"? It's difficult to watch a show without my boyfriend pointing out flaws in them. He jokes and says for me to send in his resume. Is there such a job for that?

Asked by Barb TN about 12 years ago

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What's the salary base for unexprienced writer during the first season? And an actor?

Is there a market for someone wanting to write a podcast comedy, or is better to go for the production companies? I'm slightly agrophobic, you see.

Do you need an assistant? Very likely not, but can you hire one just for the sake of it, see whether s/he can make it to the sitcom writing staff? Your time is valuable so ask for a small fee to consider the 'application', just an idea.

How do you know if you have the potential to be a sitcom writer? A few times a week some really funny scene/punchline will just come to me when I'm with a group of people, but I don't know if I would be able to sit down alone and think of something.

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Is there a general rule of thumb in sitcom writing as far as how many laughs should come per minute, and what's the longest you should ever go without at least one laugh line?

When a writer must be fired, who among your staff is responsible for doing the actual firing? Have you yourself had to fire anyone?

Is it intentional or unintentional that most shows are filled with various "mistakes"? It's difficult to watch a show without my boyfriend pointing out flaws in them. He jokes and says for me to send in his resume. Is there such a job for that?

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