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TV Sitcom Writing with THE NEIGHBORHOOD's Malik S

TV Sitcom Writing with THE NEIGHBORHOOD's Malik S

Update: 2025-03-11
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Want to break into TV sitcom writing? In this episode of Screenwriters Talk Screenwriting, we dive into the art of crafting hilarious TV comedy with Malik S., a sitcom writer on the hit CBS show The Neighborhood!

Not only does Malik bring the laughs in the writers’ room, but he also plays the character Tre on the show. As a stand-up comedian, he knows how to write and deliver comedy that landsβ€”and he’s sharing his best tips on writing funny dialogue, punch-ups, and building comedic moments that keep audiences hooked.

In this episode, you'll learn:

🎭 How to break into TV sitcom writing – Malik S. shares his journey to The Neighborhood.Β 
✍️ The key to writing funny dialogue – Crafting jokes that land on screen.
🎬 Inside the writers' room – How sitcoms are written and rewritten.
πŸ˜‚ Balancing stand-up and sitcom writing – Lessons from a comedian-turned-writer.
πŸ“Ί How to make characters funnier – Creating comedy that feels natural and relatable.

If you love sitcoms and want to write jokes like a pro, this episode is a must-listen!

πŸ“Œ More screenwriting tips and 1-on-1 coaching at www.jordanimiola.com

✍️ Take a screenwriting course @ https://jordanimiola.thinkific.com/

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TV Sitcom Writing with THE NEIGHBORHOOD's Malik S

TV Sitcom Writing with THE NEIGHBORHOOD's Malik S

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