The Situation Room
James CaryWriting about writing comedy.
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Why I’m Advertising a Sitcom... on LinkedIn
Here’s something I’ve never done before: advertised my new pilot sitcom script on LinkedIn. Welcome to 2026.
Many creatives like me have been on LinkedIn for years, registering ourselves back when social media was exciting and new, rather...
Quite a Character
If you’re submitting a script to BAFTA Rocliffe and looking for some rocket fuel to pour over it - and burn way the dross, you could try my 14 Problems with Your Sitcom Script (and How to Fix Them). It might make ALL the difference. Serious...
Before You Spend £65 on BAFTA Rocliffe
The BAFTA Rocliffe TV script competition is open. The Early Bird deadline is tonight at 11.55pm. The final Closing Date is 16 September 2026 at 11.55PM.
Are you entering?
If you’ve written a sitcom pilot, it’s worth serious consideration....
Writer Maybe Become Unsettled in Transit
For the avoidance of doubt, I just wanted to confirm that the two-day writers room next Friday and Saturday has been cancelled. Almost nobody booked. Dunno why! Hope that doesn’t sound passive aggressive, but I just wanted you to know the r...
How to Write the Perfect Pilot Script
BREAKING:
I’m afraid I’ve had to CANCEL the two-day Sitcom workshop. The reason? Almost no-one booked! I was a bit surprised by that. I thought there was demand for this sort of thing. It turns out there just wasn’t for this. No idea why....
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