How to Become a TV Writer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Research the current trends in programming by watching lots of first-run series

   You can write a concept, a full original script, or a "spec script".
   
   A "spec script" for television is a sample episode written for a current television program.
   
   This gives creative executives a feel for your talent and may encourage them to request more original projects from you, or even consider you for a job as a writer's assistant or staff writer. ,,, Also ensure that you have "proof-of-creation" for the project. , Do not make unsolicited submissions of your project to companies.
   
   Ask for referrals, or direct permission to submit your project to production companies. , This is the most common route to working as a TV Writer.
   
   You can find job listings within the industry online. , If you're serious, get professional help.
   
   Google 'professional TV advisors' and get the experts to assess your work, steer you to the right production companies and make the right introductions, otherwise you'll spend a lifetime 'door-knocking'!,
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   Step 2: as well as reading Variety or The Hollywood Reporter.

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   Step 3: Start creating general ideas for a show by brainstorming.

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   Step 4: Use some of the many online resources to find professional advice on the creation and formatting of concepts and scripts.

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   Step 5: Start to write your concepts or stories as a full synopsis for proposal.

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   Step 6: Get copyright protection for your writings.

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   Step 7: Be sure to keep all paper and electronic records of people you share your project with.

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   Step 8: Consider working as a Writer's Assistant.

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   Step 9: Get Professional Help.

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    Step 10: Sell the project to a production company and begin work as a producer or writer on your own project.

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