The TV Writer's Workbook: A Creative Approach To Television

The TV Writer's Workbook: A Creative Approach To Television Scripts

Why is TV writing different from any other kind of writing? How will writing a spec script open doors? What do I have to do to get a job writing for TV? Writing for television is a business. And, like any business, there are proven strategies for success. In this unique hands-on guide, television writer and producer Ellen Sandler shares the trade secrets she learned while writing for hit shows like Everybody Loves Raymond and Coach. She offers concrete advice on everything from finding a story to getting hired on a current series.

Filled with easy-to-implement exercises and practical wisdom, this ingenious how-to handbook outlines the steps for becoming a professional TV writer, starting with a winning script. Sandler explains the difference between â€œsellingâ€ and â€œtelling,â€ form and formula, theme and plot.
Discover:

â€¢ A technique for breaking down a show style so youâ€™re as close to being in the writing room as you can get without actually having a job there
â€¢ The 3 elements for that essential Concept Line that you must have
in order to create a story with passion and consequence
â€¢ Mining the 7 Deadly Sins for fresh and original story lines
â€¢ Sample scripts from hit shows
â€¢ In-depth graphs, script breakdown charts, vital checkpoints
along the way, and much, much more!
Country USA
Brand DELTA
Manufacturer Delta
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780385340502
Color Cream
ReleaseDate 2007-03-27
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780385340502

Country	USA
Brand	DELTA
Manufacturer	Delta
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780385340502
Color	Cream
ReleaseDate	2007-03-27
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780385340502

The TV Writer's Workbook: A Creative Approach To Television Scripts

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