{"product_id":"writing-the-comedy-pilot-script-a-step-by-step-guide-to-creating-an-original-tv-series-paperback-1","title":"Writing the Comedy Pilot Script: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an Original TV Series - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eManny Basanese\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNavigating through the challenging process of writing a comedy pilot, this book will help screenwriters to create an original script for television. Practical and accessible, the book presents a step-by-step guide focusing on the key elements of the process. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncorporating both the history of TV comedy as well as its current evolving state in this age of the dramedy and an ever-increasing variety of broadcast and streaming platforms, the book will serve as a guide for the fledgling sitcom scribe. Author Manny Basanese breaks down the comedy pilot writing process from what may be perceived as an overwhelming, time-consuming mission into a series of much more manageable, smaller steps (from logline to outline to 1st, 2nd and polished draft). Utilizing his experience in Hollywood's sitcom trenches, the author offers real-world advice on such topics as building the comedy pilot \"world,\" creating memorable comic characters, sound sitcom structure, and the importance of crafting an emotional through line in a comedy pilot. Finally, there is also practical career guidance for marketing this just-completed script and breaking into the industry with advice on various topics such as the value of networking as well as gaining representation in the competitive Hollywood jungle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt is ideal for students of screenwriting and aspiring comedy screenwriters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManny Basanese\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Associate Professor at Emerson College in Boston and has been teaching screenwriting in their innovative Comedic Arts program since 2014. Before that, Manny was a sitcom writer\/producer. His credits include \u003ci\u003eWizards of Waverly Place\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Steve Harvey Show\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFamily Matter\u003c\/i\u003es, \u003ci\u003eTrue Jackson, V.P. \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Tracey Ullman Show\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition to his series and staff work, Manny has sold comedy pilots to \"E!\" Channel, Sony Television, The Disney Channel and Paramount. Manny has been a member of the Writers Guild of America since 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 174\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 30, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52710912557363,"sku":"9780367623050","price":81.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/S0RDeUd2ZWFHaGdvTms0eFBMa3Y5Zz09_9d6d98fe-27de-49c8-9247-c2ac00a5c913.webp?v=1763503275","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/writing-the-comedy-pilot-script-a-step-by-step-guide-to-creating-an-original-tv-series-paperback-1","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}