Ric Michael is our resident comedy expert. He prowls the site for funny tit-bits and moderates and judges your scripts. He also runs an advice column to dole out words of wisdom gleaned from years of experience in the entertainment industry, plus his current role as
Head of Development at Baby Cow
Manchester

Think of this section as your own, each time you ask a question, we'll add Ric's answer here to make an ever-expanding advice manual.

GETTING STARTED
* How can I get funding for my project?

WRITING AND FEEDBACK
* How do I get feedback on my work?

PITCHING
* What is the best way to send work to a production company?
* Where do I take my radio sitcom?
* Do I do the same with sketches as I would a sitcom or film?
* Is it best to be represented by a production company?

4Laughs are always snuffling out new ways to improve your comedy truffles. Thus, we are launching a new monthly feature - Ric Michael's Script Analysis. After each month's script comp, Ric will undertake an in-depth analysis of one of his favourite sketches. It doesn't necessarily have to be a winner, just something which caught his roving eye during the competition. The first analysis is below:

* April: Spiders by RubyMae

If you'd like Ric's advice on any aspect of your comedy, whether it be writing, performing, booking gigs or purchasing rubber chickens - simply email us with 'Ric' as your subject heading.

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