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Writing the Comedy Pilot Script Manny Basanese (Emerson College)

Writing the Comedy Pilot Script By Manny Basanese (Emerson College)

Writing the Comedy Pilot Script by Manny Basanese (Emerson College)

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Navigating through the challenging process of writing a comedy pilot, this book will help screenwriters to create an original script for television. Seasoned TV writer Manny Basanese defines the elements of a strong comedy pilot and provides perspectives from current TV sitcom pros as well as emerging new comedy voices.

Writing the Comedy Pilot Script Summary

Writing the Comedy Pilot Script: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an Original TV Series by Manny Basanese (Emerson College)

  • A practical, step-by-step guide for writing the original TV comedy pilot, drawing on the author's own extensive experience in the industry.
  • Weaves real world, industry examples along with quotes and tips from current working comedy writers, producers, creative execs, agents and managers to illustrate how screenwriters can tackle the challenging process of writing a comedy script.
    • The first screenwriting textbook to focus on writing a comedy pilot, using contemporary examples and perspectives and a practical outlook to address all the challenges involved with this process.

      Writing the Comedy Pilot Script Reviews

      'A must-read for any aspiring TV comedy writer'

      Rick Hawkins, Emmy-winning writer/producer

      'Industry insider Manny Basanese has created the perfect roadmap, not only for how to write your comedy pilot, but for how to get it sold. Whether you're a newbie writer or a more seasoned vet, this must-have book is overflowing with insightful tips and practical advice which will help you navigate the complex pilot writing process from logline to pitch deck.'

      Professor Martie Cook, Founding Director of The Center for Comedic Arts at Emerson College

      'Extraordinary flight in writing TV comedy with Manny in the pilot seat guiding you every second from take-off to landing. Reading this will empower you with confidence to create your story idea into an authentic, successful series.'

      Weiko Lin, Author of Crazy Screenwriting Secrets: How to Capture a Global Audience


      'A must-read for any aspiring TV comedy writer'

      Rick Hawkins, Emmy-winning writer/producer

      'Industry insider Manny Basanese has created the perfect roadmap, not only for how to write your comedy pilot, but for how to get it sold. Whether you're a newbie writer or a more seasoned vet, this must-have book is overflowing with insightful tips and practical advice which will help you navigate the complex pilot writing process from logline to pitch deck.'

      Professor Martie Cook, Founding Director of The Center for Comedic Arts at Emerson College

      'Extraordinary flight in writing TV comedy with Manny in the pilot seat guiding you every second from take-off to landing. Reading this will empower you with confidence to create your story idea into an authentic, successful series.'

      Weiko Lin, Author of Crazy Screenwriting Secrets: How to Capture a Global Audience

      About Manny Basanese (Emerson College)

      Manny Basanese is an Associate Professor at Emerson College in Boston and has been teaching screenwriting in their innovative Comedic Arts program since 2014. Before that, Manny was a sitcom writer/producer. His credits include Wizards of Waverly Place, The Steve Harvey Show, Family Matters, True Jackson, V.P. and The Tracey Ullman Show. In addition to his series and staff work, Manny has sold comedy pilots to E! Channel, Sony Television, The Disney Channel and Paramount. Manny has been a member of the Writers Guild of America since 1987.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction: the serious business of comedy: why laughing matters 1. What is a pilot and why write one? 2. Getting started: turning your idea into a comic pilot premise 3. Single or multi-cam? Workplace or family comedy? Decisions, decisions! 4. Rise of the dramedy 5. The animated comedy pilot 6. The tween comedy pilot 7. Choose your platform: network, cable or streaming 8. Comic characters: finding the funny 9. Finding your pilot story 10. Sitcom story structure: it's no joke! 11. Crafting your pilot logline 12. Pilot outline: blueprint for success 13. Your plot device toolbox 14. Your Cold Open: grab us! 15. Your pilot's beginning: setting up your series world 16. Middle magic: obstacles, complications and escalation 17. Your pilot ending: begin where you finish! 18. Your 2nd draft: making a good thing better 19. A note about notes 20. The power of punch-up: mining the laughs 21. Your polished draft: is it ready to show? 22. Pilot pitch prep! 23. Breaking in: marketing your comedy pilot (and yourself!)

      Additional information

      NPB9780367623067
      9780367623067
      0367623064
      Writing the Comedy Pilot Script: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an Original TV Series by Manny Basanese (Emerson College)
      Manny Basanese (Emerson College)
      New
      Hardback
      Taylor & Francis Ltd
      2021-11-30
      174
      N/A
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