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Writing for Television William Smethurst

Writing for Television By William Smethurst

Writing for Television by William Smethurst


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Summary

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.

Writing for Television Summary

Writing for Television: How to Write and Sell Successful TV Scripts by William Smethurst

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 useful contacts and phone numbers

Writing for Television Reviews

'I can state categorically that Mr Smethurst's advice does work.' Writer's Monthly; 'immediate and relevant to today's writer...one for the 'Wanted' list.' Writers' Bulletin; 'would-be scriptwriters...should certainly invest in a copy.' BAFTA News

About William Smethurst

William Smethurst has written numerous radio and television scripts, and 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.

Table of Contents

1. The opportunities; 2. The basics; 3. Story & theme; 4. Style; 5. Structure; 6. Plotting; 7. Visual interest; 8. Dialogue; 9. Characterisation; 10. Situation comedy; 11. Presentation; 12. From script to screen; 13. The difficult markets; 14. Programmes looking for writers; 15. Soap operas; 16. Other markets for scripts; 17. Common queries; 18. TV Talk: common words and expressions used in scripts and in the TV industry; 19. Organisations that will help you; 20. Where to send your script

Additional information

GOR001277725
9781845280260
1845280261
Writing for Television: How to Write and Sell Successful TV Scripts by William Smethurst
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Little, Brown Book Group
20050225
192
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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