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.
| ISBN | 1845283805 | | Pages | 246 | | ISBN13 | 9781845283803
(What's this?) | | Weight (grammes) | 476 | | Publisher | How To Books Ltd | | Published in | Oxford | | Imprint | How To Books Ltd | | Previous ISBN | 9781845281816 | | Format | Paperback | | Height (mm) | 215 | | Publication date | 24 Aug 2009 | | Width (mm) | 135 | | DEWEY | 808.225 | | Spine width (mm) | 18 | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | | Academic level | General |
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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.
"'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"
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