Sitcom Characters 102 What Do They Really Want?

Sitcom characters are not just a bunch of attributes, attitudes and activities. They need to want things. They need quests. But WHY do they want to do these things? If you don't know, then what they do won't matter. BBC Sitcom writer James Cary explains all.
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[@two-moonz2953]

Amazing. In process of creating animated TV pilot. Fantastic information. Thank you. New sub

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James, just come across your videos - you're completely brill, please never stop

[@thesituationroom9026]

Hey, thanks for that encouragement! I really appreciate it. I'm trying to make more, but they take a while. In the meantime, there's hours and hours of content on the Sitcom Geeks podcast, so maybe give that a try?

[@rickdonald9305]

Hi James.
Love your work!
Are you available for a chat to help me with a 'hero want' I'm struggling with? I'm writing a 6 half-hour comedy for an Australian network and would love to pick your brain.
Paid of course.
If so, please let me know, and ill send on my email.
Loving your videos