Ken Levine gives us a primer in how TV really works.
Again.
Thanks, Ken!
Category: Resources
40 years worth of TV writing experience and info, yours for the taking.
how I write scripts for TV and books – top tips and insights
It’s a strange headline, to be sure, but UK writer (EASTENDERS, CASUALTY) Jeff Povey is a seasoned and very talented pro. His advice works for any new writer, regardless of what continent you’re on:
by Jeff Povey
I’ve written over 250 broadcast episodes of popular television. Add the audience on top of each other and it’s well over a billion people that have tuned in to something I’ve written.
Trouble is I doubt any of them will know or care that I’ve written one single word of it. Which is probably the biggest difference between writing for television and writing a novel. TV is all about a gang of people coming together and creating a bigger picture. Writing a novel is about me and an editor working hard on making me not look like a fool in front of everyone.
Peggy Bechko: Nurturing Your Creativity
by Peggy Bechko
Nurturing your creativity can be tough, yet creativity is the very heart of a writer’s storytelling.
You’ve probably read all sorts of things to do if your creativity is failing you. Maybe articles and even whole books on the subject. There is a huge well of information on writer’s block and creativity in general. Throw in a search on Google and you’ll see what I mean instantly. Well in about .41 seconds anyway.
Here’s the thing. There’s so much information it’s overwhelming, so I thought I’d just toss out my one little hot tip for the day.
How to recognise, prevent and deal with burnout
Or, you know, not.
Just kidding. Good stuff here: (And, yes, sadly we speak with genuine burnout experience. Sigh….)
LB: Newb Writers, How Do You Know You Can Trust Your Rep?
Glad You Asked Dept. 5/5/14
Woohoo! Question time. And today’s question, from Linda D, is one that every single one of us – including me – has asked ourselves and others at least once or twice in our lives:
Dear LB,
I would like to get your professional opinion regarding a management and production company I’ve been dealing with for about two years. I like them and understand that selling stuff to TV is tough, but basically I have put my faith and trust in one guy who claims to know a lot of people and am still waiting for something to happen.