James Klonowski jk2write@gmail.com

James Klonowski is a comedy author and screenwriter who lives a Straight Edge Lifestyle in the English countryside one overpriced latte at a time.

United Kingdom

Welcome! I’m a writer currently surviving the English countryside one overpriced latte at a time. While my personal library is packed with edge-of-your-seat thrillers, my heart belongs to the world of comedy. I grew up on a steady diet of classic sitcoms, and I’m currently on a mission to eventually add my own name to that list of greats.

Right now, my desk is a tale of two worlds. I’m deep in the trenches of a literary fiction novel based on real family events. It’s tough going, but in a strange way, translating these experiences to the page feels like the best kind of therapy. On the lighter side, I’m also penning a new "fish out of water" sitcom pilot. Whether it finds a home on screen or takes home a trophy from a prestigious contest, I’m just excited to share the laughs.

I aim to update this space weekly to keep things fresh, but as we all know, life occasionally has other plans. In the meantime, please explore my portfolio—a collection of the best bits of my career so far.

Have an amazing day!

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Portfolio
Children's Novel Sample
01/23/2026
You're Not The Boss Of Me

Meet Matt Flynn. He’s witty, he’s trustworthy, and he’s the only boy in the history of St. Piddle-on-the-Puddle Comprehensive who can trip over a painted line on the floor. When the school’s eccentric, motorised-scooter-riding Headmaster, Mr. Frank, decides he’s getting too old for the "daily grind" (and wants more time to bid on vintage coffins on eBay), he appoints Matt as the new School Deputy. Matt is ready for a life of power, glory, and perhaps a gold-plated nametag. But then... SHE...

Dramedy Pilot Sample
01/23/2026
The House Guest

A desperate man with a hidden past moves into a secluded manor, only to uncover unsettling secrets about his landlords and the eerie attic room they offer him, leading to a chilling mystery that unravels over time.

Sitcom Sample
01/23/2026
Hellbound

AFTER ACCIDENTALLY PUNCHING GOD AND GETTING BANISHED TO HELL, A CYNICAL AND SARCASTIC MAN MUST NAVIGATE THE UNDERWORLD'S ABSURDITIES AND SEEK REDEMPTION WITH THE HELP OF HIS SHARP-WITTED WIFE AND A QUIRKY LUCIFER, ALL WHILE TRYING TO PROVE HE'S NOT A COMPLETE MONSTER.”

Sitcom Sample
01/23/2026
Till Murder Do Us Part

"A mismatched newly-wed couple return from honeymoon to find the dismembered body of a man murdered in their home. Now, they're on the run for a crime they've been framed for."

Children's Novel Chapter One
01/23/2026
The Fly Girl

For ten-year-old Harriet Brookes, life felt decidedly ordinary: boring school, parents with impossible expectations, and a desperate countdown to summer and the comforting chaos of her grandparents' farm. But this year, the familiar scent of hay and the warmth of her grandparents' embrace hold a thrilling secret. Grandma, with a twinkle in her eye and a past shrouded in mystery, reveals a truth that will flip Harriet's world upside down – she was once a superhero! Suddenly, Harriet's summer...

Sitcom Sample
01/23/2026
Good Will

“Affable but anxious charity shop manager, Will Elston, must save his failing business by teaming up with the last people he trusts— his four cynical retired volunteers and a resourceful young homeless woman—only to discover the wisdom they need to survive lies in their reluctant teamwork.

Sitcom Sample
11/10/2025
Miles To Go

Recently divorced Miles Tilbert moves back to his eccentric family home in Wales and attempts to rebuild his life by hosting a relationship advice podcast.

Children's Novel Sample
10/23/2025
The Worries Of My Life

Conner Sampson is a ten-year-old with a wild imagination and a trusty "What If" notebook, where he plans for every possible disaster—from house fires to zombie apocalypses. But when his dad's drunken cooking sets their house ablaze, Conner's worst fears come true, forcing his family into a rundown apartment filled with spiders, rude graffiti, and chaos. As Conner navigates sibling squabbles, his mum's headaches, and his dad's struggles with alcohol, he learns that life is messy,...

Romantic Sitcom
10/25/2025
Maybe Next Time

A cynical, disaster-prone local newspaper editor and his relentlessly optimistic art teacher partner try to make a life together, but their quest for domestic bliss is constantly derailed by a judgmental family, eccentric friends, and Tally—a massive, slobbery rescue dog who’s one part loyal companion, two parts walking catastrophe.

Sitcom Pilot
Breaking Hips And Cracking Cases - TEASER

"A sitcom following the exploits of a foolhardy pensioner with two hip replacements, and her oddball friends as they fight crime in the seaside town of Penarth, Wales."

Dramedy Pilot
08/19/2024
Grudges, Grunts, And Gripes Teaser

"In Grudges, Gripes and Grunts, rising wrestling star, Alexa Quinn, grapples with personal vendettas in and out of the ring, determined to conquer challenges and emerge victorious."