Writing for television comedy

Veteran television writer/producer Jerry Rannow gives aspiring and experienced comedy writers a humorous and eye-opening guide to conceiving, writing, and marketing a winning TV sitcom. Drawing on more than twenty-five years' experience, he tells how to construct a story outline, structure and format scripts, develop character and dialogue, pitch to producers, collaborate with other writers, and work with network and studio executives, producers, directors, agents, writers, and stars. Full of laughs and profitable tips for making a living in the business, this book is an invaluable tool for any writer who wants to break into TV comedy. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

Veteran television writer/producer Jerry Rannow gives aspiring and experienced comedy writers a humorous and eye-opening guide to conceiving, writing, and marketing a winning TV sitcom. Drawing on more than twenty-five years' experience, he tells how to construct a story outline, structure and format scripts, develop character and dialogue, pitch to producers, collaborate with other writers, and work with network and studio executives, producers, directors, agents, writers, and stars. Full of laughs and profitable tips for making a living in the business, this book is an invaluable tool for any writer who wants to break into TV comedy.

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Yes, someone actually writes it, and gets paid pretty well. Rannow has written and produced for several popular network television shows, and explains the trade from the first joke submitted to the final handshake with the network executives. He assures readers that everyone has a funny bone, and the trick is to find and release it. He lists many resourcesjournals, agents, organizationsbut not full books. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

"Veteran television writer and producer Jerry Rannow gives aspiring and experienced comedy writers a humorous and eye-opening insider's view of the process of conceiving, writing, and marketing a winning TV sitcom. Irreverent and brutally honest, the author reveals what it's like to work with network and studio executives, producers, directors, agents, writers, and stars."--BOOK JACKET. "Chapters include instructive script excepts from successful shows and provide exercises to help writers create their own television comedies. Valuable appendixes include lists of agents, contacts, and organizations."--Jacket