Ricky Gervais wants to give you some comedy writing tips. Whenever I want to laugh, I Google some Ricky Gervais comedy. Whether it's the classic episodes of The Office or Extras, his standup, or those incredible Golden Globes moments where he roasts celebrities, Gervais is an icon who knows how to make audiences laugh. Aside from his comedy, Gervias is just one of our great writers. He knows what it takes to build a character and is so bold and daring when it comes to developing their arcs and storyline. So who better to gather ten writing tips from than the man himself? Check out this screenwriting advice from Ricky Gervais, presented by Outstanding Screenplays. 10 Screenwriting Tips from Ricky Gervais 1. Make the ordinary extraordinary. Maybe the biggest lesson from The Office is that you don't need to have a crazy place to work, just crazy people to fill it. That's where the stories can evolve from and where the show will find its success. Gervias' genius was taking this middling paper company and creating a mainstay in Britain and America. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 11 August, 2021