The Show Starter Reality TV Made Simple System: Ten Steps to Creating and Pitching a Sellable Reality Show [Spiral-bound]

DMA/Donna Michelle Anderson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 23, 2006

Trying to sell your own reality TV show? Reality TV executive producer DMA's book is the industry bible for show creators and development executives alike. With straightforward guidance through crafting original content, attaching talent, ballparking a budget and pitching to the right partners, Show Starter, Vol. 1 is a one-of-a-kind roadmap for anyone who hopes to make a career in reality TV or simply sell an innovative new reality show.

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About the Author

For over a decade, Donna Michelle Anderson (p/k/a "DMA") has been a writer, producer and show runner of dozens of high-rated non-fiction television programs for networks such as CBS, Fox, Bravo, Travel Channel, History Channel, Disney Channel and more, including selling and running her own through her production company.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 154 pages
• Publisher: Movie in a Box Books (December 23, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978715012
• ISBN-13: 978-0978715014
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #227,865 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One-of-a-Kind Reality Guidebook!, May 1, 2007

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Katrina - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Show Starter Reality TV Made Simple System: Ten Steps to Creating and Pitching a Sellable Reality Show (Spiral-bound)

This is a one-of-a-kind book that does an outstanding job of explaining how to pitch a new idea for a Reality TV Show. DMA is an excellent writer who describes the reality of Reality TV in a clear and honest way. She provides step-by-step guidance to help readers think through and navigate the process with confidence (developing a unique idea, transforming an idea into a pitch, preparing for a pitch meeting, etc.) I highly recommend this to anyone who has an interest in the Reality TV industry!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I assign this book to my students, April 7, 2008

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TVProf "TVProf" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Show Starter Reality TV Made Simple System: Ten Steps to Creating and Pitching a Sellable Reality Show (Spiral-bound)

I teach at a university and have assigned this book to my class. There are very few practical books in this area, and I was thrilled to find something so comprehensive and helpful.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Show Starter Reality TV Made Simple System: Ten Steps to Creating and Pitching a Sellable Reality Show, April 5, 2008

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Healthcare VP (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Show Starter Reality TV Made Simple System: Ten Steps to Creating and Pitching a Sellable Reality Show (Spiral-bound)

I am a healthcare executive and have always had a desire to pitch a reality show based on some of events that have occurred in healthcare. I found this book to be realistic, helpful, and filled with excellent advice.

It's nice to see that it is not only our industry that has expectations of how to reach my the goal. This book helped focus me to prepare it so that when I create my first show, I'll have the properly prepared so that my chances of having it well received greatly increases.

We need more books that are helpful, concise, and full of actionable steps. Success is never easy, but it's always helpful when someone that has been successful in their industry takes the time to help someone else make it in their field.