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'I can state categorically that Mr Smethurst's advice does work.' --Writer's Monthly
'would-be scriptwriters...should certainly invest in a copy.' --BAFTA News
'Clear and concise, this book avoids pretentious theorising and provides a practical, no-nonsense guide, invaluable for both new and experienced writers and for potential script editors and producers in drama.' --Diane Culverhouse, Literary Agent
'would-be scriptwriters...should certainly invest in a copy.' --BAFTA News
'Clear and concise, this book avoids pretentious theorising and provides a practical, no-nonsense guide, invaluable for both new and experienced writers and for potential script editors and producers in drama.' --Diane Culverhouse, Literary Agent
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`I can state categorically that Mr Smethurst's advice does work.'
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read other `how to write' books and this is the best I have come across. It is packed with excellent help and advice, backed up by genuine examples. What I found particularly useful were the compare and contrast sections, where Smethurst presents the same story but told in very different ways. One can see immediately the reasoning behind his advice about what makes a script work and, crucially, what to avoid, dissecting dialogue, location, characters, and plot. The book also provides an invaluable - and entertaining - overview of the television industry in general, and what script editors and programme commissioners are looking for in particular; everything from where best to send a script to how wide the margins on the page should be. If you buy only one book on writing for television, I would say this is the book to buy. I recommend it highly.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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A brilliant book. Writers who learned script writing skills from William Smethurst have worked on Holby City, Eastenders, The Bill, Doctors, Hollyoaks, Taggart, and on the radio scripting The Archers (Smethurst was editor for several years, and even created the late lamented character of Nigel Pargiter). Smethurst doesn't believe in overwhelming new writers with complicated rules and pages of theorising. He believes this approach strangles new talent at birth. His advice is: take the critically important hints from professionals, and start writing a saleable script now! He lays out the basic rules with a relaxed humour that disguises an intense desire to help new writers succeed.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this without any other reviews which I normally never do. However I wasn't disappointed. The sections are very practical, and very detailed. All the different areas of writing are covered eg dramas, sitcoms, soaps, etc with the pros and cons of writing for each of them plus the chances of getting any accepted. A very useful purchase and one that I can keep going back to when I think about trying something new.
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Great to get you started...
I have had several ideas floating around for a while with no idea how to formulate them into scripts for screen, tv drama etc so purchased this book and found it amazing. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Karon.
Sitcom advice that's also very funny to read
His analysis of what makes a saleable sitcom is very good. I don't know about the other areas of writing, but this chapter is excellent, and pretty much essential reading I would... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Pandora
Tow to Write for Television: A Guide to Writing and Selling Succesful...
An excellent book, packed full of useful information. It covers not only how to structure scripts and other practical writing tips it also gives plenty of information where and how... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Anne G. Thomas
How to Write for Television: A Guide to Writing and Selling Successful...
the book i purchased is a very interesting read for anybody who wants to write for television and make a name for themselves, uy if interested in writing for tv like i did, well... Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2009 by Michael Rodgers
So good written you'll read it over and over again!!
I got this idea of writing my own script. Through various searches on the internet I saw that this was not as easy as I thought. So I turned to amazon for help!! And guess what!! Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2009 by Nikolaos Chatzistefanou
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