Calvisi, Daniel P.

Story Maps: TV Drama: The Structure of the One-Hour Television Pilot

(No reviews yet) Write a Review
ISBN 13:
9780983626688
author:
Calvisi, Daniel P.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
ACT Four Screenplays
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
138
Dimensions:
15.2 x 0.9 x 22.9 centimetres (0
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£18.61

Description

For aspiring and professional television writers, Daniel P. Calvisi's Story Maps: TV Drama offers a clear, practical, step-by-step method to write a compelling pilot that adheres to Hollywood standards. This book provides the first beat sheet for television screenwriters, using case studies from popular series to illustrate the structural template.

Calvisi's approach introduces key formats, genres, and terminology of modern TV shows, then details the major signpost beats of a teleplay and the crucial characteristics that must be present in each act. With this guide, writers can master the form from outline to Fade Out, using examples from the "Golden Age of Television" to inform their work.

Industry professionals have endorsed Story Maps: TV Drama, praising its practicality and usefulness in the writing process. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this book provides a valuable resource for creating a compelling TV drama.

View AllClose

Related Products

Related Products