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Writing Television Sitcoms: Revised and Expanded Edition of the Go-to Guide
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Writing Television Sitcoms: Revised and Expanded Edition of the Go-to Guide Paperback - 2009

by Smith, Evan S

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New edition of the popular screenwriting guide!

Writing Television Sitcoms is the ultimate all-in-one guide to writing a funny script,pitching a new show, and launching a successful career. AS digital technology reshapes the televisionindustry, this new and expanded edition explains how today's writers can get ahead of thecurve. Features include:

á A complete description of premise-driven comedy, a proven method for "writing funny from the ground up"
á Numerous examples from new and classic shows
á Advice from top writer-producers
á A thorough look at how sitcom story models are changing
á Complete script layout guidelines for all three formats
á Tips on how new-media developments can help you break into the business

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Details

  • Title Writing Television Sitcoms: Revised and Expanded Edition of the Go-to Guide
  • Author Smith, Evan S
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Original
  • Condition UsedAcceptable
  • Pages 352
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Penguin Publishing Group
  • Date 2009-12-01
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 2Y6RUU0008FB
  • ISBN 9780399535376 / 0399535373
  • Weight 1.14 lbs (0.52 kg)
  • Dimensions 9 x 6 x 0.79 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 2.01 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Television plays - Technique, Situation comedies (Television programs) -
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2010292892
  • Dewey Decimal Code 808.225

Summary

New edition of the popular screenwriting guide!

Writing Television Sitcoms is the ultimate all-in-one guide to writing a funny script, pitching a new show, and launching a successful career. AS digital technology reshapes the television industry, this new and expanded edition explains how today's writers can get ahead of the curve. Features include:

? A complete description of premise-driven comedy, a proven method for "writing funny from the ground up"
? Numerous examples from new and classic shows
? Advice from top writer-producers
? A thorough look at how sitcom story models are changing
? Complete script layout guidelines for all three formats
? Tips on how new-media developments can help you break into the business


From the publisher

Evan S. Smith is an associate professor at Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, and has written sitcoms for studios including Paramount, MTM, and Twentieth- Century Fox.

Media reviews

"Everything a beginning television writer needs toknow about the TV industry and writing scripts forsitcoms"
-Writers Write

About the author

Evan S Smith is an associate professor at Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, and has written sitcoms for studios including Paramount, MTM and Twentieth Century Fox.