TV writing on demand : creating great content in the digital era / Neil Landau.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Landau, Neil, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Television authorship.

Interactive television.

Video-on-demand.

Television--Technological innovations.

Television.

Convergence (Telecommunication).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (313 pages)

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Television writing on demand

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, 2018.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

"TV Writing on Demand: Creating Great Content in the Digital Era 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 content. 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.This 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:Satisfy the binge viewer: 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.Develop iconic characters: 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.Create a lasting, meaningful career in the evolving TV marketplace: 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."--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

part, I Satisfying the Binge Viewer

New Genres, Formats and Trends

chapter 1 Blurring the Lines

Redefining Genre and Tone in the Dramedy / Neil Landau

chapter 2 The Slow-Burn, Season-Long Procedural

From Murder One and Twin Peaks to The Night Of, Fargo, Search Party and More / Neil Landau

chapter 3 Trust Me

The Long Con On-Demand—From The Riches to Sneaky Pete, Patriot, The Americans and More / Neil Landau

chapter 4 Dystopias, Multiverses and Magic Realism / Neil Landau

chapter 5 Story Tentacles

Making Surprising Choices That Yield More Story / Neil Landau

chapter 6 Spotlight on a Rebel

Ryan Murphy Reinvents the Mini-Series by Embracing His Inner Outsider / Neil Landau

part, II Developing Iconic Characters

Relatability and Authenticity

chapter 7 Character Empathy vs. Sympathy

How and Why We Align With Characters’ Wants and Needs / Neil Landau

chapter 8 Choosing Between Two Wrongs

Characters Trapped by Limitation / Neil Landau

chapter 9 The Wild Card Character

Power Dynamics and Motivations / Neil Landau

chapter 10 Writing Smart Dialogue in the Digital Era / Neil Landau

part, III Career Strategies in the Evolving TV Marketplace

chapter 11 To I.P. or Not to I.P.? That Is the Question

The Value of Intellectual Property in the Scripted TV Ecosystem / Neil Landau

chapter 12 The Show Bible as an Essential Sales Tool / Neil Landau

chapter 13 Trips, Traps, Tropes

Avoiding Rookie Mistakes / Neil Landau

chapter 14 The Creative Entrepreneur

From Kickstarting a Web Series to Hitting the Big Time / Neil Landau.

Notes:

"A Focal Press book"--Cover.

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781351784214

1351784218

9781351784207

135178420X

9781138705692

1138705691

OCLC:

1008854159