Become a TV Writer

Do you long to become a TV writer? Have you wondered what sort of things you need to know to get you started? Follow this simple method to start your way to becoming a successful TV writer.

Steps

1. Research the current trends in programming by watching lots of first-run series, as well as reading Variety or The Hollywood Reporter.
2. Start creating general ideas for a show by brainstorming. You can write a concept, a full original script, or a "spec script". A "spec script" for television is a sample episode written for a current television program. This gives creative executives a feel for your talent and may encourage them to request more original projects from you, or even consider you for a job as a writer's assistant or staff writer.
3. Use some of the many online resources to find professional advice on the creation and formatting of concepts and scripts.
4. Start to write your concepts or stories as a full synopsis for proposal.
5. Get copyright protection for your writings. Also ensure that you have "proof-of-creation" for the project.
6. Be sure to keep all paper and electronic records of people you share your project with. Do not make unsolicited submissions of your project to companies. Ask for referrals, or direct permission to submit your project to production companies.
7. Consider working as a Writer's Assistant. This is the most common route to working as a TV Writer. You can find job listings within the industry online.
8. Get Professional Help. If you're serious, get professional help. Google 'professional TV advisors' and get the experts to assess your work, steer you to the right production companies and make the right introductions, otherwise you'll spend a lifetime 'door-knocking'!
9. Sell the project to a production company and begin work as a producer or writer on your own project.

Tips

• Disney has an excellent program for aspiring writers. Search for it on the internet.
• You may also submit writing samples to current television writers requesting consideration to be hired as a writing assistant.

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