I am looking for suggestions on good books that deal with writing for television. Does anyone have any titles you can share that you've found helpful?
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Looking for plotting software recommendations
I am a complete newbie to screenwriting. I have settled on trying Celtx as my scriptwriting software as it seems pretty user friendly, easy to use, will auto format in the right style for me and, importantly, it's free! I can also access the Celtx Studio from my PC and my MacBook and from the iPad's...
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Power Structure is good and Inspiration 9 for brainstorming but a note book is best.
SuperNote Card from Mindola is by FAR the best thing I've seen...
I am now using Contour. It is excellent and has exposed loopholes I thought out and fixed before I got writing. Might not be for everyone, but has definitely helped clarify my plot, build my story and kept me focused
Sylvia Marie Llewellyn
- 11 years ago
I've heard of Plot Control, I actually tried the trial they offered. But I'm in rewriting stage now with a couple of scripts. So when I start a new one I may try it.
Anthony Mouasso
- 11 years ago
Well the pen & paper method is the most direct connection with our brain so, it's also my favored. Having said that, developing an entire plot structure on paper could be quite the challenge so: Plot...
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Anything by Micheal Hague. Also check out Jen Grisanti's website. Awesome eBook on writing a TV pilot. http://jengrisanticonsultancy.com/
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Pamela Douglas "Television Writing" and Jen Grisanti "Tv writing tool kit"
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Jen Grisanti, Ellen Sandler and Chad Gervich all have great TV books
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I really liked the Michael Hauge book Keith. It was a very helpful read.
I've found this book very helpful. http://www.amazon.com/How-To-Write-For-Television/dp/1416570454