Writing for Television and Radio (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Robert L. Hilluard

9780265716625: Writing for Television and Radio (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265716624 ISBN 13: 9780265716625

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the craft of writing for TV and radio with practical, field-tested guidance.

This book focuses on the non-dramatic forms of broadcast writing and provides tools for preparing jobs in television and radio. It emphasizes practical elements, the relationship between theory and sample scripts, and a structured approach that builds skills step by step. You’ll find explanations, analyses of real-world material, and exercises designed to reinforce what you read.

Written from classroom experience, the book organizes each chapter around core principles and motivations before diving into specific techniques. It includes script excerpts, discussion prompts, and questions to help you apply what you learn to your own writing projects.

Clear guidance on continuity, script versus continuity, and how to keep a program moving minute by minute.
Introduction to the basic elements of TV and radio writing, including sound, visuals, and control-room techniques.
Analysis of sample scripts and practical exercises to reinforce writing decisions.
Discussion of audience, time, space, and the roles of sponsors, producers, and writers in mass communication.

Ideal for aspiring writers and professionals who want a comprehensive reference for the craft of broadcast writing.

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