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How to Write for Television: 6th edition: A Guide to Writing and Selling Successful TV Scripts 6th Revised edition
Author(s): William Smethurst (Author)
- Publisher: How To Books
- Publication Date: 24 Aug. 2009
- Edition: 6th Revised edition
- Language: English
- Print length: 246 pages
- ISBN-10: 1845283805
- ISBN-13: 9781845283803
Book Description
Television is a growth industry with an insatiable hunger for writing talent. Soaps, series dramas, plays, situation comedies – television constantly needs new writers. This inspiring book is full of professional tips and techniques that producers, agents and script editors would give you themselves – if only they had the time. Complete with vital information on how to sell your writing – and how much you can earn. Packed with tips for writing and selling. Lists essential contacts and phone numbers.
Contents: List of Illustrations; The opportunities; 1. The basics; 2. Story & theme; 3. Style; 4. Structure; 5. Plotting; 6. Visual Interest; 7. Dialogue; 8. Characterisation; 9. Situation Comedy; 10. Presentation; 11. From Script to Screen; 12. The difficult Markets; 13. Programmes Looking for Writers; 14. Soap Operas; 15. Other Markets for Scripts; 16. Common Queries; 17. TV Talk; 18. Organisations That Will Help You; 19. Where to Send your Script; Further reading; Index.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘would-be scriptwriters…should certainly invest in a copy.’ –BAFTA News
‘Clear and concise, this book avoids pretentious theorising and provides a practical, no-nonsense guide, invaluable for both new and experienced writers and for potential script editors and producers in drama.’ –Diane Culverhouse, Literary Agent
‘would-be scriptwriters…should certainly invest in a copy.’ –BAFTA News
‘Clear and concise, this book avoids pretentious theorising and provides a practical, no-nonsense guide, invaluable for both new and experienced writers and for potential script editors and producers in drama.’ –Diane Culverhouse, Literary Agent
