Writing Television Sitcoms by Evan S. Smith - ISBN: 9780399535376
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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 exp…

Writing Television Sitcoms

Revised and Expanded Edition of the Go-to Guide

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  • Paperback

    331 pages

  • Release Date

    8 February 2010

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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

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780399535376
ISBN-10:0399535373
Author:Evan S. Smith
Publisher:Perigee Books
Imprint:TarcherPerigee
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:331
Release Date:8 February 2010
Weight:476g
Dimensions:25mm x 152mm x 226mm
Audience Age:17-17
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Writing Television Sitcoms by Evan S. Smith - ISBN: 9780399535376
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Everything a beginning television writer needs to know about the TV industry and writing scripts for sitcoms

?Everything a beginning television writer needs to know about the TV industry and writing scripts for sitcoms? ?“Writers Write” “Everything a beginning television writer needs to know about the TV industry and writing scripts for sitcoms” -“Writers Write”

About The Author

Evan S. Smith

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.

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