From mediabistro.com, the media industry's most well-respected source for jobs, professional development, and community, this inside-the-business guide gives you the knowledge and tools you need to infiltrate Hollywood and land a job as a TV writer. That's rightโSmall Screen, Big Picture gives you a competitive edge over millions of other aspiring writers who share your talent, creativity, and determination . . . because after reading these pages, you'll have the one thing they lack: an understanding of the business of television.
This journey into Hollywood's inner workings not only details how networks, studios, and production companies work together, it teaches you how the process affects the creation and writing of TV series, how shows make money, andโultimatelyโhow you can use this information to break into the industry.
You'll learn:
โข What really goes on in the inner sanctum of the writers' roomโand how to be a part of it
โข How today's TV business model worksโand how rapidly it's changing
โข Who has the power to buy a show ideaโand how to pitch your own
โข How new media formats are changing televisionโand how to use them to your advantage
โข Which jobs will kick-start your TV writing careerโand how to get hired
โข And much more . . .
Armed with this solid foundation of knowledge, you'll be ready to plan your entry into the industry and begin your successful TV writing career.