When I saw the subject of this, I genuinely did a little oOooooH to myself before seeing the opening line. I've always thought I'd do okay in a writers' room as I think I bounce well off ideas, but then I worry about the just not having the balls to actually say anything or the fear if I actually did, people saying 'that sounds shit'. Glad that UK writers' rooms seem to be fairly civil places these days. Hope I get to experience one one day. Thank you for this excellent insight. PS. you're spelling PS. wrong.
It’s scary but yes overall very nice! Lots of bounce. I wish I’d done the apostrophe in writers’ rooms but I didn’t and now everyone knows I am an imposter.
A writers' room would be my dream. One of my WhatsApp groups has a similar vibe. especially the asphyxiation through laughter part. So many jokes lost to group chat lore 😭
And now it’s just past dawn and I’m trying to navigate “what about a man who can’t cheers” wondering if it’ll resonate like “all your base are belong to us” after some breakfast thanks Stevie THANKS
When I saw the subject of this, I genuinely did a little oOooooH to myself before seeing the opening line. I've always thought I'd do okay in a writers' room as I think I bounce well off ideas, but then I worry about the just not having the balls to actually say anything or the fear if I actually did, people saying 'that sounds shit'. Glad that UK writers' rooms seem to be fairly civil places these days. Hope I get to experience one one day. Thank you for this excellent insight. PS. you're spelling PS. wrong.
It’s scary but yes overall very nice! Lots of bounce. I wish I’d done the apostrophe in writers’ rooms but I didn’t and now everyone knows I am an imposter.
Truth is, I am never sure how to write it, but I saw another commenter that had used it so I went with it. MAYBE WE ARE THE REAL IMPOSTERS, STEVIE!
If the new show mentions piss and poo, we'll know whose idea it was.
A writers' room would be my dream. One of my WhatsApp groups has a similar vibe. especially the asphyxiation through laughter part. So many jokes lost to group chat lore 😭
The writers’ room sounds like a not-always-conducive way to generate comedy, but I hope you get to keep working on your show! This piece chimed hard.
You know what it actually sort of is - but yes it does come with its challenges (nature valley bars)
Don't worry Stevie, I mentioned piss in my newsletter this week to balance it out. (Also thanks for this enthralling peek behind the comedy curtain)
Thank you so much for the piss mention I’m so relieved!!!! Got to keep the flame alive
ahhhhh... the feeling of sweet relief
And now it’s just past dawn and I’m trying to navigate “what about a man who can’t cheers” wondering if it’ll resonate like “all your base are belong to us” after some breakfast thanks Stevie THANKS
Great to hear from a fellow writer who can’t stop mentioning piss. Vital work.