Helping Quote by Katie Dippold
“You're basically on set to help the production. You're helping the actors make it make sense, or maybe you wrote something that doesn't work in the production sense. Most of it is coming up with jokes.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comedy writing panel, 2015
A writer's role is to support the production by making sense of material, often through humor.
In simple terms: Writers help productions make sense, usually with jokes.
Focus on clarity and humor in storytelling.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film production
- TV scripts
- live shows
- improvisation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance humor with narrative?
- When is humor inappropriate?
Humor may not always fit serious content.