How to Write for Television: 6th edition: A Guide to Writing and Selling Successful TV Scripts

How to Write for Television: 6th edition: A Guide to Writing and Selling Successful TV Scripts

by WilliamSmethurst (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 246
Edition: 6th Revised edition
Publisher: How To Books
Published: 24 Aug 2009

ISBN 10: 1845283805
ISBN 13: 9781845283803

Media Reviews
'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 'I can state categorically that Mr Smethurst's advice does work.' Writers' Monthly
Author Bio
William Smethurst has written numerous radio and television scripts; was script editor at BBC Pebble Mill; and executive producer of drama serials for Central Television. He is now a director of an independent TV company.