Writing for Television: Series, Serials and Soaps

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Written in an engaging, anecdotal tone, Yvonne Grace gives advice on: getting an agent; the type of writer television is looking for; the tool kit a television writer needs; the writer/script editor relationship; how to structure a storyline; how to write good treatments and outlines; what a long running format teaches writers. Packed full of useful insights, links and information, the book includes interviews with successful television writers working today, pointers on how to work collaboratively in the industry and how to make good contacts.

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Yvonne delivers a practical, accessible, no-nonsense guide to the world of writing for popular TV -- Mal Young - Producer, writer and former BBC Controller of Drama Series
A very comprehensive and informative book on TV script writing. Yvonne covers every conceivable point that will help writers wanting to break into writing for the small screen, whilst at the same time creating a very accessible read -- Tony McHale * Sanctuary Films *
A great read and a great guide. Learn from Yvonne Grace who's done it, is still doing it and has now written the book -- Gail Renard * The Writers' Guild of Great Britain *
offers valuable insight, sage advice and a wealth of information -- Dominic Carver - Screenwriter

Author Bio

Yvonne Grace is a seasoned, award-winning television drama producer with 20 years experience in script editing, script development and drama production for CITV, ITV and BBC, and has worked on shows such as Eastenders, Crossroads, Holby City, The Ward and My Dad's a Boring Nerd. She helps writers write better scripts through her script-editing and mentoring service www.scriptadvice.co.uk