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Title: Writing the TV Drama Series: How to Succeed as a Professional Writer in TV
Author: Pamela Douglas
Number of pages: 300
Genre: non-fiction
Book Number/Goal: 11/50
My Rating: 4/5
Review: The book explains the mechanics behind writing and producing TV series, and provides advice about getting into this business. There are a few interviews with successful TV writers (including Damon Lindelof, the creator of "Lost"), and two sample scripts with a detailed analysis.
It describes writing for TV series as a stressful and demanding but much more creative and satisfying occupation than writing scripts for films.
Strictly speaking, the book has no practical value for someone who lacks adequate writing skills, people skills, energy and motivation. But nevertheless, I found it interesting and encouraging. I can always pretend that what I'm writing is a TV show, and try to use the same rules, structure and techniques.
Author: Pamela Douglas
Number of pages: 300
Genre: non-fiction
Book Number/Goal: 11/50
My Rating: 4/5
Review: The book explains the mechanics behind writing and producing TV series, and provides advice about getting into this business. There are a few interviews with successful TV writers (including Damon Lindelof, the creator of "Lost"), and two sample scripts with a detailed analysis.
It describes writing for TV series as a stressful and demanding but much more creative and satisfying occupation than writing scripts for films.
Strictly speaking, the book has no practical value for someone who lacks adequate writing skills, people skills, energy and motivation. But nevertheless, I found it interesting and encouraging. I can always pretend that what I'm writing is a TV show, and try to use the same rules, structure and techniques.
