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At once a technical manual and an inspirational ride, Creative TV Writing is an essential read for beginners and established writers alike.

In Creative TV Writing, writer-director Tony Bicat presents a practical guide to writing for the medium. While explaining the processes involved, he also advises on how to write creatively even when your job is to tell other people's stories.

Succinct, jargon-free chapters on essential topics such as character, dialogue, structure, TV pilots, soaps, pitching and comedy are written with a writer's insight into the craft and the nitty-gritty of dealing with producers and development executives.

Tony also analyzes groundbreaking shows as varied as I Love Lucy and The Sopranos. The accent is always on helping writers work creatively within a medium often perceived as restrictive and blandly commercial.