Writing TV Scripts 
Writing TV Scripts
Writers Guides: An Aber Publishing Series
■ written by an expert who is a tv script writer
■ Deals with a growing market
■ Rave advance reviews
■ How to develop a ‘calling- card’ script.
Who else wants to write tv shows?
Written by professional screenwriter Steve Wetton – creator of the BBC’s hit series ‘Growing Pains’ and who has written for performers such as BRIAN CONLEY, LENNY HENRY, RUSS ABBOTT, and THE TWO RONNIES – this is a passionate and generous book which shares insider tips and techniques.
Drawing on examples on well-known sit-coms, dramas and soaps – from Fawlty Towers to Friends – the book guides the aspiring screenwriter through all the stages of planning to borrowing techniques to make your script stand out to discussing the logistics of formatting and submitting scripts
This book includes details on:
■ using one script to approach different people |
■ how to get your script to the right person |
■ payments and the role of an agent |
■ using one script to approach different people |
■ how to get your script to the right person |
■ payments and the role of an agent |
Market
■ All creative writing enthusiasts
■ All university and WEA creative writing students .
■ Secondary school and sixth-form libraries.
■ Teachers, tutors and lecturers responsible for
creative writing and English teaching
■ College/university central and departmental
libraries.
SUBJECT AREA
Creative writing/English Literature/Lifelong Learning
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