Here is the complete guide to the unique craft of writing drama series for television. Learn how the industry works from the experts who work in it, told with insight and wit by today's top television writers and producers including Steven Bochco, Executive Producer, Hill Street Blues, NYPD Blue, Blind Justice, and more.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Great, Must Have TV Drama writing book:
I own several books on TV writing but this one is the by the far the best I've read. It breaks down a TV season from show conception to show airing, has great example/sample script excerpts, and explains the TV writing process in a classroom style format. It felt like you were taking a Pamela Douglas class. Don't walk, run to buy this book.
Lightbulb:
Granted I am only at the beginning stages of my TV writing ambitions but reading this book was like discovering a shiny chrome zippo lighter after spending years trying to make fire by rubbing sticks together in the desert. This book was an eye opener. It completely demystifies the process while also laying down the frank (and sobering) requirements needed to embark on a TV writing career.
With this book in my collection I feel like I'm ready to start with a realistic idea of what to expect.
A Step-by-Step Guide From Script to Screen:
"In Writing the TV Drama Series, Pamela Douglas lays out one of the most clear, step-by-step plans for crafting your series concept and following a plan of pitching and selling it, including a month-by-month breakdown of how the TV business operates. Filled with inspired and inspiring interviews by TV greats, this is a must-read for anyone serious about writing series!" -- Derek Rydall, Screenwriter, Best-Selling Author, "I Could've Written a Better Movie than that!" "There's No Business Like Soul... more info
Above and beyond most other TV drama writing books:
I have both editions of this book and want to add a special plug for the most recent edition. The "Guest Speaker" interviews with established and talented TV writer/producers are fantastic, and this new addition is worth its weight in TV gold. So for example, if you are writing a Dexter spec, as so many of us are right now, there's an insightful interview with "Guest Speaker" and exec producer Melissa Rosenberg that you will find extremely helpful in structuring your script. There's also great advice from... more info
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