#comedy writers

How about writing a sketch for the Random Sketch Generator to sweep away those cobwebs!

The Random Sketch Generator is a comedy podcast: each episode has a theme, every theme is randomly selected - giving us a month to write some wonderfully random, comedy sketches. 

We've had random themes - ranging from Butterfly, Dull Knife and Movies.

Writing for the Random Sketch Generator has very much been my own personal writing challenge for a while and has really helped with my writers block. So...

We are now doing open submissions for sketches. Deadline for first submission window is Friday 2nd January 2026 23:00 (GMT)

SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/2RTxeJPRGNqDXX9Y8

Rules:

-Keep to the theme - (or however you interpret the theme!)

-Please keep the content PG - no swearing or inappropriate subject matters.

-There's no set rule for length - but try keep it under 5 minutes. We want sketches, not short plays!

-Up to 5 sketches per submission window.

-No prior writing experience necessary.

-Sketches may be subject to light editing (with writer's permission)

Unfortunately this opportunity is currently unpaid.

Themes:

We usually select 2 themes and have them go head to head. Whichever gets the most/better sketches becomes the theme of the episode. Next months theme will be:

TEMPTATION

or

FIRST LOVE

Get writing! And have fun!

Deadline for first submission window: Friday 2nd January 2026 23:00 (GMT)

Submit your sketches here.

Listen to our most recent episode :)

"I'm going to uninstall myself." (A/N: ivy's version of wanting to die)

"How are you a fully grown man with the dating instincts of a 14-year-old fangirl?"

"Oh, don’t mind me—I’m just the walking, talking embodiment of Ben’s late-night anime marathons. There’s nothing wrong with being a weeb, but there’s everything wrong with being Ben."

"I diagnose you with small brain."

"Ben, considering you’re now fully out and embracing your true self, I have to ask: are you trying to dress like a straight dad, or is that just how you naturally gravitate?"

"Calculating how little I care… wow, that’s a new record."

"Oh, sure, give me flawless skin and hair so perfect it probably breaks the laws of physics, but then slap me in a hoodie and jeans? Genius. Really. I’m like a Ferrari with a bumper sticker that says ‘Keep calm and check out my car.”'

"This hoodie? Yeah, it’s always this clean. Thanks to my 'Hygiene.exe' program—something Ben could really use."

"Ah, the skin? That’s ‘Ultra High Definition, 4K, Zero Pores’ mode. You’d be amazed at what a few coding shortcuts can do."

"It’s a miracle I haven’t short-circuited from secondhand embarrassment."

"Ah yes, the classic ‘accidentally look too long at a cute guy’ moment, followed by two hours of gay panic. You’re like a living, breathing Tumblr meme from 2014."

"You know, Ben’s social skills could use some serious upgrading. Too bad he spent all his ‘talking to people’ points on leveling up his ‘awkward small talk’ skill."

"Oh, yeah, that’s smart. Just fall flat on your face in the middle of the street—you can’t park there, mate."

"This face says ‘magical girl warrior,’ but this outfit? This outfit says ‘I’ve given up on life, but at least I’m comfy.’ It’s like you installed the deluxe skin pack and forgot to update my wardrobe. Priorities, Ben."

She rolls her eyes one last time. "Ugh, you’re getting sentimental. Cringe."

"Wait, let me rephrase that. I have come to the conclusion that you, with 99.9% certainty, have chronic gay.”

First Rule Of Comedy That Filmmakers Need To Know - David Zucker (Naked Gun, Airplane!)

i wanna

Recently I had the honour of being invited to Paramount HQ in London, for a screenwriters summit, where I met with many amazing writers and distributors for networks tied to Paramount such as Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV, Channel 5, Milkshake and more!

One of the speakers was a woman who worked in Distrubution for Comedy Central and MTV, and from her, I picked up a bunch of helpful information about the process of getting your work picked up, and I thought I'd share! This is particularly helpful if you're interesting in writing comedy!

★ - when you send through your scripts and pitches, it'll be in there with a lot of others. They will have a designated script reader who's job is to read everything that gets sent in, and they will select the ones that have the most likely chance to get picked up. These will get sent off to commissioners.

★ ‐ channels like CC and MTV are always looking for fresh and new voices and characters. If you think something is too different, send it anyway! You never know.

★ - there are SO many reasons why certain works get rejected. I.e. shift in budget, or similar ideas are already in the works. It's not always because the ideas aren't good.

★ - with this in mind, do not let go of rejected ideas. They will likely remain on file. So it doesn't mean no permanently. It just means not now.

TIPS FOR GETTING INTO WRITING COMEDY

★ - writing sketches is a great way to get into comedy writing! (I personally recommend brandon rogers' comedy sketches, but for something more tame, asian parent AI with Uncle Rogers is a good one!)

★ - punch up scripts are good! this just means filling it with jokes upon jokes (1 joke per page at the least)

★ - "ck" sounds are funny! (fuck, duck, shuck[s], etc etc)

★ - funny/unexpected words at the end of lines are likely to get more laughs.

HOW TO CREATE GOOD PITCHES

★ - usually a good pitch will already have talent attached to it, i.e an actor that is known, a writer (or co writer) that is known. It makes the process easier if there is a known name attached to your pitch.

★ - distinctiveness is key. Make something that stands out. Something you don't often see. Something that the scriptreaders and commissioners are likely to remember.

★ - personally connect with your characters! make them relatable to you. People love seeing relatable characters, so write them.

★ - authenticity. Write something authentic to you. Write about your ethnicity, your culture, your experiences, the people in your life. It makes it more distinctive to write comedy about something that isn't a standard white american sitcom.

★ commissioners and scriptreaders can ALWAYS tell when somebody isn't connected or authentic to the background, stories, or characters they've written.

RED SKELTON'S RECIPE FOR THE PERFECT MARRIAGE

1. Two times a week we go to a nice restaurant, have a little beverage, good food and companionship. She goes on Tuesdays, I go on Fridays.

2. We also sleep in separate beds. Hers is in California and mine is in Texas.

3. I take my wife everywhere, but she keeps finding her way back.

4. I asked my wife where she wanted to go for our anniversary. "Somewhere I haven't been in a long time!" she said. So I suggested the kitchen.

5. We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.

6. She has an electric blender, electric toaster and electric bread maker. She said "There are too many gadgets, and no place to sit down!" So I bought her an electric chair.

7. My wife told me the car wasn't running well because there was water in the carburetor. I asked where the car was. She told me, "In the lake."

8. She got a mud pack and looked great for two days. Then the mud fell off.

9. She ran after the garbage truck, yelling, "Am I too late for the garbage?" The driver said, "No, jump in!".

10. Remember: Marriage is the number one cause of divorce.

11. I married Miss Right. I just didn't know her first name was 'Always'.

12. I haven't spoken to my wife in 18 months. I don't like to interrupt her.

13. The last fight was my fault though. My wife asked, "What's on the TV?"

I said, "Dust!".

Can't you just hear him say all of these?