Writing Television Sitcoms, Pre-Owned Paperback 0399525335 9780399525339 Evan S. Smith

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• Format: Paperback
• Author: Evan S. Smith
• ISBN10: 0399525335
• ISBN13: 9780399525339

With twenty years in the business-as a writer, programming executive, and universityinstructor-Evan Smith knows what it takes to get from spec script to sitcom success. Here he offersthe first published description of Premise-Driven Comedy, the writing method he has developedand popularized; tips from writer-producers who have worked on series from ‘Frasier’ to ‘TheCosby Show’ to ‘Roseanne;’ a complete story outline from the series ‘Home Improvement;’ explicit advice on how the business works and how to get an agent; and script layout guidelines for all three sitcom formats.Clear, comprehensive, and cutting-edge, this is the true insiders guide to becoming a sitcomwriter. Who knows-it might just be the book that inspires the worlds next Seinfeld!* Includes examples from classic and contemporary sitcoms, tips from successful writer-producers,and a complete ‘Home Improvement’ story outline * An author with twenty years of experience in the business * Advice on both the business and creative aspects of a sitcom-writing career, including adiscussion of Premise-Driven Comedy, Smiths innovative new writing technique

This is a Pre-Owned book. All our books are in Good or better condition.

With twenty years in the business–as a writer, programming executive, and universityinstructor–Evan Smith knows what it takes to get from spec script to sitcom success. Here he offersthe first published description of Premise-Driven Comedy, the writing method he has developedand popularized; tips from writer-producers who have worked on series from "Frasier" to "TheCosby Show" to "Roseanne;" a complete story outline from the series "Home Improvement;" explicit advice on how the business works and how to get an agent; and script layout guidelines for all three sitcom formats.Clear, comprehensive, and cutting-edge, this is the true insider’s guide to becoming a sitcomwriter. Who knows–it might just be the book that inspires the world’s next Seinfeld!* Includes examples from classic and contemporary sitcoms, tips from successful writer-producers,and a complete "Home Improvement" story outline * An author with twenty years of experience in the business * Advice on both the business and creative aspects of a sitcom-writing career, including adiscussion of Premise-Driven Comedy, Smith’s innovative new writing technique