Volume 130 pages
About the book
A no-nonsense, direct down-the-lens look at the television industry written from the point of view of a television drama producer who's been there, done it, fought some battles and won the odd award. Written in an engaging, anecdotal tone, Writing for Television provides advice on:
– Getting an agent
– The type of writer television's looking for
– The tool kit a television writer needs
– The writer/script editor relationship
– How to structure a storyline
– How to write good treatments and outlinesPacked full of useful insights, links and information, the book includes interviews with successful television writers working today, pointers on how to work collaboratively in the industry and how to make good contacts with the people who can further your career.
'Yvonne delivers a practical, accessible, no-nonsense guide to the world of writing for popular TV' – Mal Young, Producer, writer and former BBC Controller of Drama Series
'A very comprehensive and informative book on TV script writing. Yvonne covers every conceivable point that will help writers wanting to break into writing for the small screen, whilst at the same time creating a very accessible read' – Tony McHale, Sanctuary Films
