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Book SynopsisThis essential companion offers invaluable insights and solid, practical guidance to those keen to write for TV and radio. PART 1 explores the nature of the media. It looks at the history of writing drama and comedy for radio and TV through a consideration of its key elements and some of the most successful dramas and comedies of past and present. PART 2 includes reflections and tips from award-winning writers of film, television and radio from the UK, the US and Scandinavia: Sam Bain, Peter Bowker, Elly Brewer, Laura Eason, Ellen Fairey, Nick Fisher, Phil Ford, Jeppe Gjervig Gram, Katie Hims, Rachel Joyce, Marcy Kahan, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Jan McVerry, Jonathan Myerson, Hattie Naylor, Richard Nelson, Andrew Nickolds, Georgia Pritchett, Mike Walker and Stephen Wyatt. PART 3 offers practical advice on technical aspects of writing for TV and radio including character development, structure and dialogue. It also gives guidance on how to deal with branches of the broadcasting indu
Trade ReviewA terrific book! I wish it had been written twenty years ago – My advice to aspiring writers would have been so much more useful and practical. * Gordon House, Former Head of BBC Radio Drama *
Table of ContentsForeword Preface PART 1 1. Back Story: My Journey As a Writer 2. Back Story: My Journey As a Writer 3. 10 TV Dramas and Comedies That Changed the Rules 4. 10 Radio Dramas and Comedies That Changed the Rules 5. Horses For Courses: What to Write … TV, Radio or both? 6. 10 Memorable TV and Radio Characters 7. Having A Laugh: Writing Comedy 8. Notes on Notes: Dealing with Feedback PART 2 Guest Contributors Sam Bain Peter Bowker Elly Brewer Laura Eason Ellen Fairey Nick Fisher Phil Ford Jeppe Gjervig Gram Katie Hims Rachel Joyce Marcy Kahan Rebecca Lenkiewicz Jonathan Myerson Hattie Naylor Richard Nelson Andrew Nickolds Jan McVerry Georgia Pritchett Mike Walker Stephen Wyatt PART 3 1. That’s An Idea: Tips and Techniques To Get You Started 2. Characters: Making Them Memorable 3. The Building Blocks: Plot and Structure 4. Voice: Whose Story Is It Anyway? 5. The Talky Bits: Writing Dialogue 6. The Nuts and Bolts of Radio 7. The Visuals: Writing for Camera 8. INT: DESK - DAY … How to Start Writing 9. Writing is Rewriting 10. Agents, Producers, Indies, Broadcasters + Working with Actors 11. Writing Courses 12. Reading List Index
