{"product_id":"tv-writing-on-demand-creating-great-content-in-the-digital-era-paperback","title":"TV Writing on Demand: Creating Great Content in the Digital Era - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNeil Landau\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTV Writing On Demand: Creating Great Content in the Digital Era\u003c\/em\u003e takes a deep dive into writing for today's audiences, against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving TV ecosystem. Amazon, Hulu and Netflix were just the beginning. The proliferation of everything digital has led to an ever-expanding array of the most authentic and engaging programming that we've ever seen. No longer is there a distinction between broadcast, cable and streaming. It's all \u003ci\u003econtent\u003c\/i\u003e. Regardless of what new platforms and channels will emerge in the coming years, for creators and writers, the future of entertainment has never looked brighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book goes beyond an analysis of what makes great programming work. It is a master course in the creation of entertainment that does more than meet the standards of modern audiences--it challenges their expectations. Among other essentials, readers will discover how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSatisfy the binge viewer\u003c\/strong\u003e: analysis of the new genres, trends and how to make smart initial decisions for strong, sustainable story. Plus, learn from the rebel who reinvented an entire format.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDevelop iconic characters\u003c\/strong\u003e: how to foster audience alignment and allegiance, from empathy and dialogue to throwing characters off their game, all through the lens of authenticity and relatability.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCreate a lasting, meaningful career in the evolving TV marketplace\u003c\/strong\u003e: how to overcome trips, traps and tropes, the pros and cons of I.P.; use the Show Bible as a sales tool and make the most of the plethora of new opportunities out there.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA companion website offers additional content including script excerpts, show bible samples, interviews with television content creators, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Landau\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bestselling author, producer and award-winning screenwriter who runs the Writing for Television program in the UCLA Department of Film, Television and Digital Media (his alma mater). Credits include \u003ci\u003eDon't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMelrose Place\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Seven\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDoogie Howser, M.D.\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Secret World of Alex Mack\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTwice in a Lifetime\u003c\/i\u003e, MTV's \u003ci\u003eUndressed\u003c\/i\u003e and one-hour drama pilots for CBS, ABC, Freeform, Warner Bros., Disney, Lifetime and Fremantle. Neil has served as Executive Script Consultant for Sony Pictures Television and Columbia Pictures. Among his animated films are \u003ci\u003eTad: The Lost Explorer\u003c\/i\u003e, which earned him a Spanish Academy \"Goya\" Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, \u003ci\u003eTad Jones and the Secret of King Midas \u003c\/i\u003e(he is working on the sequel, \u003ci\u003eTad 3\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eCapture the Flag\u003c\/i\u003e for Paramount and \u003ci\u003eSheep \u0026amp; Wolves\u003c\/i\u003e for Wizart Animation. Neil penned the bestselling \u003ci\u003e101 Things I Learned in Film School\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Screenwriter's Roadmap\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe TV Showrunner's Roadmap\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTV Outside the Box: Trailblazing in the Digital Television Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e, which was the first book sponsored by the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 314\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 30, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753385591072,"sku":"9781138705715","price":89.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/38b5ab919ff21bc4495ee02832683c2a.webp?v=1780018789","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/tv-writing-on-demand-creating-great-content-in-the-digital-era-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}