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This work includes behind-the-scenes advice from specialists across the fast-changing world of TV, radio, film, video and interactive media to provide the definitive guide to a career in these areas.

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In this book Robert Thirkell, the international consultant known as 'The TV Troubleshooter' and renowned television producer, sets out a professional toolkit for developing a compelling storyline in factual and reality programmes and films.

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'Incredibly comprehensive. Learn and understand this lot and you will have a fine grasp' Jon Snow
Essential Radio Journalism contains practical `on-the-job' advice for gathering, reporting, writing, editing and presenting, the news, alongside media law and ethics.

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

This is a practical, how-to guide to producing and presenting radio to a professional standard. Packed with practical advice, and on-the-job tips, it distills tried and tested knowledge from a specialist radio trainer.

(Paperback)

A practical, how-to guide to producing and presenting radio to a professional standard. It covers network and commercial, music and talk radio skills. It features advice from industry professionals, and covers industry-wide best practice with enough 'need-to-know' technical information to get you up and running.

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Greenlit explains how to develop, research, pitch and sell your idea for any type of factual or reality television show. It gives the inside track on what channel executives are really looking for, stories of how hit shows actually came about and advice from channel commissioners and development producers.

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"Incredibly timely, practical advice for developing contacts and skills" Jo Taylor, 4Talent Manager at Channel 4. Based on the author's experience as a TV researcher, series producer and recruitment executive, this contemporary guide is packed with advice from training bodies, HR executives, and industry professionals.

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Print journalism is one of the most popular career options among recent graduates. This text provides the reader with all the information they need to plan and build a career in journalism, including sections on types of print journalism, web journalism, photojournalism, range of job opportunities, salaries, and routes into journalism.

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Production Managers are responsible for all the organisational aspects of a TV or film production such as scheduling and budgeting. Linda Stradling is a highly experienced production manager and trainer. Her book is based on her training handouts and notes and offers a complete professional 'manual' to the role.

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Written by the producer of more than forty films, this guide covers almost every aspect of the role of a producer, from finding a story and hiring actors to developing a script and marketing the finished product. It contains advice from top Hollywood producers, writers and directors, and is intended for those interested in the film business.

(Paperback)

The Art of Writing Drama by acclaimed dramatist Michelene Wandor is both a scholarly and immensely practical guide to writing for the stage that couples theory with practical guidance and exercises.

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Video games is a lucrative new market for scriptwriters but writing for video games is complex and very different to traditional media (tv or film). This practical guide shows how you can adapt your writing skills to this exciting medium.

The Grammar of Documentary Editing discusses in depth how to edit for a range of documentary styles and how to shape your material into an engaging story. This unique masterclass is taught by an editor of award-winning documentaries, and includes video clips to illustrate each technique as well as interviews with professionals.