Finally, the script writing begins. Hu said she follows a classic process. She starts with the hook, then adds in the setup, which answers the who, what, when, where, and how of her story.

In most writing, speech punctuation is used to show when a character is speaking. In a script you just write the dialogue (what the character is saying) without any speech punctuation.

This means writing in a casual, conversational tone – like you're telling a story to a friend, or even your pet iguana. Your goal is to tell your story in a voice that's true to how you talk.

Start writing your sitcom script Unlike an hour-long drama series, which contains a teaser and four or five acts, a sitcom generally follows a three-act structure—though some shows only use two ...