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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
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24 August, 2009
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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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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781845283803 |
| ISBN10 | 1845283805 |
| Number Of Pages | 246 |
| Item Weight | 462 g |
| Product Dimensions | 153 x 15 x 234 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | How To Books |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | 6th Revised edition |
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'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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Author's 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.