woodys-uk
Price: �26.26
In stock

Add to Cart

11 used & new from �10.99

See All Buying Options

Have one to sell? Sell yours here

Share your own customer images

Search inside this book

Writing Television Sitcoms (Paperback)

by Evan S Smith (Author) "You want to write? ..." (more)

4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.

5 new from �11.67 5 used from �10.99 1 collectible from �30.00

Other Editions:	RRP:	Our Price:	Other Offers:
Paperback (Revised)	�15.95	�15.15	3 used & new from �15.15

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

(What is this?)

Sitcom Writing Workshops opens new browser window

www.fit2fill.com - Study with top TV scriptwriters. Intensive workshops. Find the funny

Superb Writing Course opens new browser window

www.writersbureau.com - Learn to earn from your writing. Order free details or enrol today!

The Writing School opens new browser window

www.writingschool.co.uk/Writing - Writing at Oxford Open Learning Home Study, Tutor Support

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

The Eight Characters of Comedy: A Guide to Sitcom Acting and Writing

by Scott Sedita

5.0 out of 5 stars (1) �8.65

How to be a Sitcom Writer: Secrets from the Inside

by Marc Blake

4.0 out of 5 stars (4) �4.27

How to Write for Television: A Guide to Writing and Selling Successful TV Scripts

by William Smethurst

5.0 out of 5 stars (2) �5.99

The "Office": The Scripts

by Ricky Gervais

4.3 out of 5 stars (3) �7.20

Writing Sitcoms (Writing Handbooks)

by John Byrne

3.0 out of 5 stars (3) �7.44

› Explore similar items

Product details

Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: G P Putnam's Sons (1 Sep 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0399525335
ISBN-13: 978-0399525339
Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 14.7 x 2.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 128,213 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Popular in these categories:

#18 in	Books > Music, Stage & Screen > Television > TV Genres > Comedy
#21 in	Books > Music, Stage & Screen > Television > Screenwriting
#35 in	Books > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > Drama > Genres > Comedies

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Product Description

Synopsis

Describes the writing method called premise-driven comedy, examines how comedy affects character development and story structure, discusses guidelines on script layouts, and offers advice on establishing a career.

Inside This Book (Learn More)

First Sentence
You want to write? Read the first page

Explore More
Concordance

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

(What's this?)

Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.

screenwriting(1)

scripts(1)

tv series(1)

writing(1)

See all 8 tags...

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

	65% buy the item featured on this page: Writing Television Sitcoms 4.8 out of 5 stars (5)
	22% buy How to be a Sitcom Writer: Secrets from the Inside 4.0 out of 5 stars (4) �4.27
	5% buy How to Write for Television: A Guide to Writing and Selling Successful TV Scripts 5.0 out of 5 stars (2) �5.99
	4% buy Writing Sitcoms (Writing Handbooks) 3.0 out of 5 stars (3) �7.44

Explore similar items

Customer Reviews

5 Reviews

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

Average Customer Review

4.8 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to know about sitcom writing, 22 April 2004

By	Eddie Bernard - See all my reviews

Incredibly well written; this is a must have for all aspiring sitcomwriters. The techniques and theory it teaches have been invaluable to meand have - hopefully! - made me a better writer.
The bonus about this book though is that it's actually amusing, making itmuch easier to digest the information. Evan writes in a straightforwardand simple manner, with great advice on not just writing, but how to takeyour writing to the next level by getting an agent and, ultimately, a job.Well worth the money.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for established or aspiring writers of sitcoms, 20 Jan 2000

By A Customer

This book is a must for established or aspiring writers of sitcoms. Employ Evan Smith's premise driven writing concept and you'll never suffer from writer's block ever again. Those story lines will flow like Niagara Falls.

The tips from established industry names are worth the cover price alone, and Evan himself is more than well qualified to advise on the mechanics of funny writing.

Although geared towards writing for the Los Angeles market, the book is invaluable for anyone who has more than a passing interest in comedy and constantly wonders just what it is that makes us laugh. Go buy it and write that ratings topper!

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! If you want to write for sitcoms, look no more., 11 Aug 1999

By A Customer

This is a great book and very helpful. It really tells you what it takes and anybody from an inexperienced writer with an idea to a studio regular can benefit. I loved it. My friend has been trying to steal my copy so I'm buying another one for him.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all 5 customer reviews...

Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 'Guide Book' to comedy writing
This book covers all the bases with regards to writing an intelligent Premise Driven Sitcom, as well as providing practical inspiration for comedy writing in general. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Maria Luisa Meredith

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good and useful tips (especially for US Writers)
Smith's book is extremely readable and offers a wealth of good advice about creating successful sitcoms. Read more

Published on 7 Jun 2006 by M. I. R. Clarke

› See all 5 customer reviews...

.jsOffDisplayBlock { display: block; } .jsOffDisplayInline { display: inline; } .jsOffVisibility { visibility: visible; } .jsOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jsOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jsOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; } .jsOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jsOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jqOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jqOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jqOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; }