A no-nonsense, direct down-the-lens look at the television industry written from the point of view of a television drama producer who's been there, done it, fought some battles and won the odd award. Written in an engaging, anecdotal tone, Writing for Television provides advice on:
Getting an agent
- The type of writer television's looking for
- The tool kit a television writer needs
- The writer /script editor relationship
- How to structure a storyline
- How to write good treatments and outlinesPacked full of useful insights, links and information, the book includes interviews with successful television writers working today, pointers on how to work collaboratively in the industry and how to make good contacts with the people who can further your career.