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Created by: Inside the Minds of Tv's Top Show Creators

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I am a television writer who has seen a lot change in this business over the years. Because of the rapid popularity of reality television, it is harder than ever to break into the TV writing game. There are a lot of books out there that claim to show you how to get a job as a sitcom or drama writer. However, in my opinion this book is the best ever written on the subject. You get to hear from the TV show creators themselves how to write a spec script, rewrite a script, get hired on a show, pitch a network, market a show, hire talent, and much more. The author did his homework and rounded up some of the top TV show creators in this business. I found the questions asked and the stories told to be very interesting as well as encouraging. I tip my hat to the author. This is a must buy!

I had an idea for a TV pilot brewing for quite a while. I spent a few months working on the concept. Then I spent another few months writing and rewriting it...trying to make the script the best I could. Then, when I was done I had the realization -- How Am I Going To Sell It? That question has troubled writers since the beginning of the fountain pen. So, I began to read script writing magazines and bought some books on the subject. None were hitting the core or practical enough for me to relate to. Well, that was until I opened Created By.

I have to say that this book showed me "the light at the end of the tunnel." I started reading advice from industry professionals that seemed real. I learned that many of the top TV show creators were once just like me -- a struggling writer with a script and a dream. I got some good solid and priceless advice on how to get my script read. I have just sent my pilot out to some agents!!!!

If you have a script just sitting in your hard drive with no idea how to sell it this book is your resource. Wish there were more books like this out in the marketplace.

I just finished reading Created By and I was extremely impressed. I've read lots of books on writing features, but this one is the most comprehensive to date about the art of writing for television. Having written several episodes for network sitcoms, I only wish I had this resource back then. The author not only brings a wonderful mix of TV show creators to the table, but he gets them to answer the questions that matter most. This is not just a "how to" book, it's also a great way to learn how some of the most successful television shows made it into our livingrooms. And a glimpse into the determination and sacrifice it takes to create a hit.

This book blew me away. It's the single best book on television writing I've ever encountered. This should be required reading for every college course on television. The interviews with television's A-List are insightful, humorous, and inspiring. Anybody interested in breaking into television writing would benefit highly from this book.

I am a big Larry David fan. So I bought this book to hear what he had to say about creating Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm. The interview with Larry was really great. The book is very well done.

I recently read a positive review of Created By in a Hollywood trade paper and it encouraged me to buy this book. Created By is a quick read that flowed extremely well.

Prigge asked some very worthwhile questions and certainly rounded up a variety of show creators that is sure to impress anyone (Larry David, Alan Ball, Ilene Chaiken, etc.). While many books out there in this genre only cover drama or sitcom, this book covers both mediums as well as TV shows that air on network and cable. That was a nice suprise and it made the book third-dimensional. I am not a professional writer, just a fan of good television. I always TIVO the shows Will & Grace, The L Word, Fat Actress and The OC. I was soooo happy to be able to read about all these shows under one cover. Finally, money well spent!

I had an idea for a television show and I decided that I wanted to write the pilot script. I looked for a book that would let me know the key ingredients on how to execute my idea from conception to paper. I ordered four books and I have to say that Created By beat the others out by miles. I want to thank the author for writing this book in such a clever format. It was a big help!

If you're fans of the shows he writes about and you're interested in how TV shows are put together this books is 5 stars. If you're just interested in the creative and business process than this book is a bit light.

This book is a very candid review from show runners. It's not a "how to" book about getting into the business, but it does gives you valuable information.

A very good read, with terrific insights from showrunners. Out of all the books about television, Mr. Prigge's book helps readers get to the heart of the real side of television writing and producing. Would make a great companion to 'Inside the TV Writer's Room: Practical Advice for Succeeding in Television".