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Writing the TV Drama Series: How to Succeed as a Professional Writer in TV

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This revised and updated edition is a complete resource for anyone who wants to write and produce for television drama series or create an original series, as well as for teachers in screenwriting classes and workshops. It leads the reader step-by-step through every stage of the development and writing process, offering practical industry information and artistic inspiration. The Fourth Edition leads readers into the future and engages provocative issues about the interface between traditional TV and emerging technologies. It’s also the single most comprehensive source on what is happening in original television drama around the world, with surveys of 15 countries. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Michael Wiese Productions; 4th edition (October 15, 2018)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 310 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1615932933


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 31


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #160,144 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #95 in Screenwriting (Books) #902 in Performing Arts (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Wow! I mean, WOW!
What a terrific book! If I were still teaching my college screenwriting book, I would make this required reading. Please note that as the title indicates, this is designed for TV and not for feature film... which makes it even better since the two art forms are so different now. So if you write for TV, you can't go wrong with this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2019 by William F Ice
    • brilliant and essential
The best book in this field just got even better. Since the Second Edition came out in 2007, writers and producers have been referring to the Second Edition in writers rooms at shows, in classrooms and workshops, and in conversations about the art, craft and business of television. It was like the "bible" for professional TV writers. But now the author has gone even further with insights beyond craft and advice. The Third Edition still has all that, but venturing into the future, new media, interpretations of current shows, and fresh interviews puts it over the top. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2011 by Phoebe Spencer
    • I've read blog posts about TV structure but not a book
I was taking a class on writing serials which pointed me to this book. TV writers have to get people to tune in at the same time every week and endure a huge number of commercials to get to the meat of the story. They are master storytellers, and looking at the structure in this book is hugely helpful for anybody who wants to write in a format that keeps drawing people in for more. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2022 by Caroline L.
    • Easy to read
Nearly anything you could want to know about writing TV drama is in this book, especially the facts of how the industry works. Easy to read, fast paced, extremely interesting. Exciting interviews and comments from the current leading writers in TV are included throughout. I highly recommend this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2014 by gwlupo
    • The information is giving in the perfect way that it was easy to understand and apply ...
As a newbie to the screenwriting community I really found this book on writing for a drama series to be extremely helpful. The information is giving in the perfect way that it was easy to understand and apply to my own situation and story. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to start writing for a dramatic one-hour television series. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2017 by Bea
    • Great book for new writers
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I Really enjoy this book. Explains the business of the one hour TV drama. Also has good examples of what not to do or do as a new writer. I was recommended this book from a working writer of NCIS.
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2019 by MelanieCN MelanieCN
    • Book is too basic and has no depth. Good only for novice writers with no knowledge of TV writing.
Buy this book only if you're a complete novice when it comes to TV writing. It seems that many of the great reviews of the books are by her former students at USC. I went to USC film school too, but I never took her class so I don't feel an obligation to give this book five stars. So why I think the book isn't that special? Because it just spouts out a bunch of facts such as how are acts broken up in a typical TV script, what is the timeline networks use to order pilots, and other facts, that you can easily look up and are constantly changing. A good book gives you unique insight and a deep understanding of the topic that you won't get elsewhere. None of that happens in this book. It's just very basic, nothing you wouldn't figure on your own very quickly. The only interesting part about the book is the chapter where she follows a few of her students through the first ten years (I think ten years) of their careers as writers in Hollywood. In my opinion, a good book on TV writing is Writing the Pilot by William Rabkin. That book has the kind of insight I was looking for. It's a thin book, but I felt that I learned something after reading it. It wasn't just a bunch of facts. It was wise opinions of someone intelligent who spent sometime working on TV shows. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2015 by Sam M
    • offers useful information about outline and writing a pilot as well ...
a very insightful look at TV writing. offers useful information about outline and writing a pilot as well as an insider's perspective on working as part of a writing staff. interviews with established writers and showrunners are fascinating.
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2014 by Dana F

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