Writing Television Sitcoms
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ISBN: 0399525335 / Publisher: Perigee Trade, September 1999
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
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New edition of the popular screenwriting guide! Writing Television Sitcoms is the ultimate all-in-one guide to writing a funny script, pitching a new show, and launching a successful career. AS digital technology reshapes the television industry, this new and expanded edition explains how today's writers can get ahead of the curve. Features include: ? A complete description of premise-driven comedy, a proven method for "writing funny from the ground up" ? Numerous examples from new and classic shows ? Advice from top writer-producers ? A thorough look at how sitcom story models are changing ? Complete script layout guidelines for all three formats ? Tips on how new-media developments can help you break into the business
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