A 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
This 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 industry, from agents and actors to producers and script editors.
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ForewordPrefacePART 11. Back Story: My Journey As a Writer2. Back Story: My Journey As a Writer3. 10 TV Dramas and Comedies That Changed the Rules4. 10 Radio Dramas and Comedies That Changed the Rules5. Horses For Courses: What to Write … TV, Radio or both?6. 10 Memorable TV and Radio Characters7. Having A Laugh: Writing Comedy 8. Notes on Notes: Dealing with FeedbackPART 2Guest Contributors Sam BainPeter BowkerElly BrewerLaura EasonEllen FaireyNick FisherPhil FordJeppe Gjervig GramKatie HimsRachel JoyceMarcy KahanRebecca LenkiewiczJonathan MyersonHattie NaylorRichard NelsonAndrew NickoldsJan McVerryGeorgia PritchettMike WalkerStephen WyattPART 31. That’s An Idea: Tips and Techniques To Get You Started2. Characters: Making Them Memorable3. The Building Blocks: Plot and Structure4. Voice: Whose Story Is It Anyway?5. The Talky Bits: Writing Dialogue6. The Nuts and Bolts of Radio7. The Visuals: Writing for Camera8. INT: DESK - DAY … How to Start Writing9. Writing is Rewriting10. Agents, Producers, Indies, Broadcasters + Working with Actors11. Writing Courses12. Reading ListIndex
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Leading writers from such hit shows as House of Cards, Peep Show and Doctor Who offer practical advice and inspiration on writing successfully for TV and Radio.
Includes suggestions of further viewing and listening that budding writers can learn from
The Writers' and Artists' Companions series is a collection of practical guides to various writing genres and narrative forms. The books include tips from big-name authors and provide exercises, examples and advice for aspiring writers in a non-prescriptive and encouraging way. These inspiring companions will be essential reading for anyone who is truly serious about becoming a writer.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781441195906
Publisert
2015-11-19
Utgiver
Vendor
Bloomsbury Academic USA
Vekt
278 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
320
Om bidragsyterne
Sue Teddern has over twenty years' experience writing for TV and Radio. Her writing credits include episodes of The Archers, Birds of A Feather and My Family.
Nick Warburton has written extensively for television, radio and the stage. His play Beast won the Tinniswood Award for Best Play of 2005.