Television Writing

 
‘ a terrific piece of work’ Tony Morphett

Linda Aronson, Television Writing: The Ground Rules of Series, Serials, and Sitcom (AFTRS, Allan and Unwin, St Leonards, Australia, 2000)
ISBN 1 876351 10 1

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Summary of Contents

1. How television series are created

2. Sitcom

3. Writing an episode

4. Devising a series, serial or sitcom from scratch
5. Issues for producers

6. Advice from the experts

 
   

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

This invaluable book 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. Its 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.

Reviews and Endorsements


" a terrific piece of work, I'd recommend it to anyone starting out or anyone wanting to brush up skills’ - Tony Morphett, multi award winning television and film writer (Blue Heelers, Water Rats etc)