How to Write for Television
How to Write for Television
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How to Write for Television by William Smethurst
Television is a growth industry with an insatiable hunger for writing talent. Soaps, series dramas, plays, situation comedies - television constantly needs new writers. This inspiring book is full of professional tips and techniques that producers, agents and script editors would give you themselves - if only they had the time. Complete with vital information on how to sell your writing - and how much you can earn. This book is packed with tips for writing and selling. It lists essential contacts and phone numbers.
'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
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
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| ISBN 13 | 9781845281816 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845281810 |
| Title | How to Write for Television |
| Author | William Smethurst |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2007-03-30 |
| Number of pages | 259 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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