I am looking for suggestions on good books that deal with writing for television. Does anyone have any titles you can share that you've found helpful?
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When you say "dealing with" do you mean craft or business? If the latter, books will be less helpful; the business changes far too quickly for a book to remain accurate.
Shelley - I am looking for books on the craft.
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How about Successful Television Writing by Lee Goldberg?
I just read another lounge post about this and Antonio Malpica said he is using these two for school - Writing The TV Drama Series by Pamela Douglas and Writing Television Sitcoms by Evan S. Smith. The other lounge link is https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting/I-have-an-idea-for-a-TV-sit...
Thanks!
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"Writing Screenplays That Sell" by Michael Hauge and "Wired for Story" by Lisa Cron are two of the best imho.
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Anything by Micheal Hague. Also check out Jen Grisanti's website. Awesome eBook on writing a TV pilot. http://jengrisanticonsultancy.com/
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Pamela Douglas "Television Writing" and Jen Grisanti "Tv writing tool kit"
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Jen Grisanti, Ellen Sandler and Chad Gervich all have great TV books
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I really liked the Michael Hauge book Keith. It was a very helpful read.
I've found this book very helpful. http://www.amazon.com/How-To-Write-For-Television/dp/1416570454