How to Write for Television - Softcover

William Smethurst

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1857030451 ISBN 13: 9781857030457

Publisher: How To Books, 1992

Synopsis

Television is a huge and expanding market for writers. This book gives information and advice on all areas of writing for TV, such as, should you plan for commercial breaks, what camera moves should be put in, how should a script be presented and who should you contact? This revised edition includes a rewritten chapter on the opportunities available to new writers and the basics of scriptwriting, and a new chapter on situation comedy. There is also a section on Internet help sites and workshops for new writers.

About this title

About the Author

William Smethurst has written numerous radio and television scripts, and was script editor at BBC Pebble Mill and executive producer of drama serials for Central Television. He is now a director of an independent TV company. He is based in Axminster, Devon

Review

"'Clear and concise, this book avoids pretentious theorising and provides a practical, no-nonsense guide, invaluable for both new and experienced writers and for potential script editors and producers in drama.' Diane Culverhouse, Literary Agent 'I can state categorically that Mr Smethurst's advice does work.' Writer's Monthly 'would-be scriptwriters...should certainly invest in a copy.' BAFTA News"

Edition details

• Publisher: How To Books
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857030451
• ISBN 13: 9781857030457
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 151