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

by DMA/Donna Michelle Anderson (Author)
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Product Description
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.

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.

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  • 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 6.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #115,101 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars One-of-a-Kind Reality Guidebook!, May 1, 2007
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!!
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1.0 out of 5 stars showstarter review, February 16, 2008
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The Show Starter Reality TV Made Simple System: Ten Steps to Creating and Pitching a Sellable Reality Show

This book,in my opinion, is a waste of time and money. The author spent most of the time warning the reader that they were not going to make money selling Reality TV Scripts. Although, she gave some good tips on how to prepare and what to expect when "Pitching a script" for television producers and/or executive, I found the book to be very discouraging and I constantly found myself asking "What good is it for me to read this book?".

Although I admire the author for giving a realistic view of the "Pitching" process, it maybe more prudent for her to rewrite some of the chapter and give a lighter, more encouraging tone to the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I assign this book to my students, April 7, 2008
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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.
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