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by Ellen Sandler
Here is the first hands-on how-to book for aspiring television writers, with in-depth exercises and substantive advice from an Emmy-nominated TV writer.
Summary
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 "selling" and "telling," form and formula, theme and plot. Discover:- A technique for breaking down a show style so you're as close to being in the writing room as you can get without actually having a job there- The 3 elements for that essential Concept Line that you must havein order to create a story with passion and consequence- Mining the 7 Deadly Sins for fresh and original story lines- Sample scripts from hit shows- In-depth graphs, script breakdown charts, vital checkpointsalong the way, and much, much more!From the Trade Paperback edition.
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- Title The TV Writer's Workbook: A Creative Approach to Television Scripts
- Author Ellen Sandler
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 304
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Delta
- Date March 27, 2007
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780385340502 / 0385340508
- Weight 0.49 lbs (0.22 kg)
- Dimensions 8.18 x 5.26 x 0.65 in (20.78 x 13.36 x 1.65 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Television authorship
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006039762
- Dewey Decimal Code 808.225
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- Booklist, 03/15/2007, Page 15
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