Successful Television Writing: Lee Goldberg William Rabkin (Wiley Books for Writers) [Import] [Unbound]

Lee Goldberg (Author), William Rabkin (Author)

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• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (July 2003)
• ISBN-10: 047148105X
• ISBN-13: 978-0471481058
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More involved than you realize, August 2, 2003

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Victor Gischler (the wilds of oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Successful Television Writing (Paperback)

This book on writing for television is simply a must read if you plan on breaking into the business. But even if you never plan to write a single script, it's simply a very interesting and insightful glimpse into the world of television. The authors convey useful information with wit and style. Writing for TV isn't as simple as you might think. I was surprised and intrigued by all the intricacies of the industry.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Revealing Knowledge, May 10, 2009

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Kimberly E. Lightfoot "Kim-E" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Successful Television Writing (Paperback)

This book was purported to be an overall guide on how to write for the TV industry. What to expect on the inside and how to get there. It was exactly that from the writer's perspective. He wrote a spec script with a couple of friends it was chosen from the stack and he was a TV writer from then on.

He explains who to curtsy to, who to fear, and who to shrug off and when. Hints at how to make friends and how to get the job done right all make for a well-rounded, excellently plotted and planned book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you are planning on ever working in television, read this book., January 28, 2006

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Celeste M. Purdy (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Successful Television Writing (Paperback)

I read this book to help prepare me for what I would never know going into a writers room , or pitching to the showrunners. This helped me get to that point and to know how and what to expect when I get there, which I believe is soon. Thanks Lee.