
244 | Brent Forrester's (The Office, The Simpsons) Comedy Writing Masterclass
The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna
Crafting Comedy: Insights from Iconic Shows
This chapter explores the art of writing for animation, drawing on experiences from shows like 'The Simpsons' and 'The Ben Stiller Show.' It discusses the intricacies of joke writing, story development, and the importance of character-driven humor, offering valuable advice for aspiring writers. Through personal anecdotes, the speakers highlight the challenges and triumphs of the creative process while encouraging self-reflection in one's artistic journey.
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