How ‘SpongeBob’ Redefines Writing For Children’s TV

There are amazing opportunities for those interested in writing for children’s TV, but what puts many off is the perception that they would have to dumb down or simplify their writing.

Increasingly kids TV has moved away from the fairytale Disney story and character tropes towards a more nuanced style that blurs the line between children and adults. The standout example of a show that does this well is SpongeBob Squarepants. SpongeBob is a show that combines narrative styles in a fashion that delivers some of the moral messages you would traditionally expect, but does it with more than a nod to an adult audience too.

This Wisecrack video explores this idea further and could provide some inspiration as to how you could  write for children’s TV without compromising your style.

For more insights on writing for Children’s TV check out our recent Q+A with ‘Horrible Histories’ writer Dave Cohen on Comedy Crowd TV (access for a whole year currently costs only £12)

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