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Writing the TV Drama Series: How to Succeed as a Professional Writer in TV Paperback – October 15, 2018

by Pamela Douglas (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 199 ratings
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This revised and updated edition is a complete resource for anyone who wants to write and produce for television drama series or create an original series, as well as for teachers in screenwriting classes and workshops. It leads the reader step-by-step through every stage of the development and writing process, offering practical industry information and artistic inspiration. The Fourth Edition leads readers into the future and engages provocative issues about the interface between traditional TV and emerging technologies. It’s also the single most comprehensive source on what is happening in original television drama around the world, with surveys of 15 countries.
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Pamela Douglas is an award-winning writer with numerous credits in television drama. In addition to previous editions of this book, she is also the author of The Future of Television: Your Guide to Creating TV in the New World (MWP 2015). She consults internationally to professional TV writers and producers, and has lectured in Africa, Europe and throughout the United States. Douglas was awarded the Humanitas Prize for Between Mother and Daughter (CBS), an original drama that also won nomination for a Writers Guild Award. Multiple Emmy nominations and awards, and awards from American Women in Radio and Television went to her other dramas. She was a creator of the series Ghostwriter, and wrote for many shows including Star Trek: The Next Generation, named one of the top 100 shows by the Writers Guild of America She has also been a member of the Board of Directors of the Writers Guild of America, West.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Michael Wiese Productions; 4th edition (October 15, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 310 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1615932933
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1615932931
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
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I Really enjoy this book. Explains the business of the one hour TV drama. Also has good examples of what not to do or do as a new writer. I was recommended this book from a working writer of NCIS.
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William F Ice
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! I mean, WOW!
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2019
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What a terrific book! If I were still teaching my college screenwriting book, I would make this required reading. Please note that as the title indicates, this is designed for TV and not for feature film... which makes it even better since the two art forms are so different now. So if you write for TV, you can't go wrong with this book.
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Phoebe Spencer
5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant and essential
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2011
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The best book in this field just got even better. Since the Second Edition came out in 2007, writers and producers have been referring to the Second Edition in writers rooms at shows, in classrooms and workshops, and in conversations about the art, craft and business of television. It was like the "bible" for professional TV writers. But now the author has gone even further with insights beyond craft and advice. The Third Edition still has all that, but venturing into the future, new media, interpretations of current shows, and fresh interviews puts it over the top.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The information is giving in the perfect way that it was easy to understand and apply ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2017
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As a newbie to the screenwriting community I really found this book on writing for a drama series to be extremely helpful. The information is giving in the perfect way that it was easy to understand and apply to my own situation and story. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to start writing for a dramatic one-hour television series.
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Caroline L.
4.0 out of 5 stars I've read blog posts about TV structure but not a book
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2022
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I was taking a class on writing serials which pointed me to this book. TV writers have to get people to tune in at the same time every week and endure a huge number of commercials to get to the meat of the story. They are master storytellers, and looking at the structure in this book is hugely helpful for anybody who wants to write in a format that keeps drawing people in for more.
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MelanieCN
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for new writers
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2019
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I Really enjoy this book. Explains the business of the one hour TV drama. Also has good examples of what not to do or do as a new writer. I was recommended this book from a working writer of NCIS.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for new writers
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2019
I Really enjoy this book. Explains the business of the one hour TV drama. Also has good examples of what not to do or do as a new writer. I was recommended this book from a working writer of NCIS.
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Dan
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is worth every penny!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2019
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It's as current and it pulls no punchs . This book is an eye opener and will enable you to avoid a many a pitfall.
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Jonathan
3.0 out of 5 stars Good advice but in desperate need of an edit
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
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Let's just say I'm glad the author keeps publishing new versions. Maybe they'll actually fix the typos in the next one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2014
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Nearly anything you could want to know about writing TV drama is in this book, especially the facts of how the industry works. Easy to read, fast paced, extremely interesting. Exciting interviews and comments from the current leading writers in TV are included throughout. I highly recommend this book.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not at all useful for serious writers.
Reviewed in India on November 1, 2022
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If you are a beginner, it's okay. Otherwise nothing much in it.
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Marcus
5.0 out of 5 stars Bible of tv series writing
Reviewed in Italy on September 27, 2022
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Complete and accurate guide for beginners of tv writing
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Tatiana S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Um bom manual para roteiristas iniciantes
Reviewed in Brazil on June 1, 2020
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Ela explica bem o processo de seleção de roteiros pelas televisões americanas, algo que nunca é muito falado em livros do gênero.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2018
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2.0 out of 5 stars My second least-favourite screenwriting book
Reviewed in Canada on June 8, 2019
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Some nice info throughout but very tough read. Lots of opinions and stuff that I didn’t find super relevant.
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