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If you aspire to be a comedy screenwriter, this book serves as a comprehensive guide that teaches you how to write a funny script and pitch your show idea with examples from new and classic shows. It also provides insights from top writer-producers and explains how new-media developments can help you break into the business, making it an excellent starting point for beginners.

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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 television industry, this new and expanded edition explains how today's writers can get ahead of the curve. Features ? 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
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Writing Television Sitcoms

ISBN: 9780399525339
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $19.88
Authors: Evan S. Smith
Publisher: Perigee Trade
Date of Publication: 1999-09-01
Format: Paperback
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If you aspire to be a comedy screenwriter, this book serves as a comprehensive guide that teaches you how to write a funny script and pitch your show idea with examples from new and classic shows. It also provides insights from top writer-producers and explains how new-media developments can help you break into the business, making it an excellent starting point for beginners.

Riley is your virtual thrift companion, and here to help you find your next favourite read. You can also find in-stock similar reads linked by topic and genre here!

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 ? 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