Name: Writing Television Sitcoms
ISBN: 9780399535376

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Who It's For

For aspiring teleplay writers seeking guidance on entering the business

Book Details

Authors: Evan S. Smith
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: December 1, 2009
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Writing for TV · Television History & Criticism
Reading lane: Writing for TV

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Publisher Categories

Language Arts
Screenwriting
Writing for TV

About This Book

This new edition of Writing Television Sitcoms features the essential information every would-be teleplay writer needs to know to break into the business, including: - Updated examples from contemporary shows such as 30 Rock, The Office and South Park - Shifts in how modern stories are structured - How to recognize changes in taste and censorship - The reality of reality television - How the Internet has created series development opportunities - A refined strategy for appro...

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This new edition of Writing Television Sitcoms features the essential information every would-be teleplay writer needs to know to break into the business, including: - Updated examples from contemporary shows such as 30 Rock, The Office and South Park - Shifts in how modern stories are structured - How to recognize changes in taste and censorship - The reality of reality television - How the Internet has created series development opportunities - A refined strategy for approaching agents and managers - How pitches and e-queries work - or don't - The importance of screenwriting competitions