Television Writing: The Ground Rules of Series, Serials and Sitcom

The restrictions governing the development and writing of TV drama series, serials and sitcom are a surprise to the newcomer and a challenge to the veteran.  This compact and perenially popular book about writing for TV describes the conventions, formats and everyday running of television writing. With contributions from a range of television drama experts, it explains the rules and provides practical advice on how to excel within them. Linda Aronson's method of creating TV series via a 'series template' is now in wdespread use. An indispensable reference guide for anyone who is in television drama or sitcom, or wants to be.