Writing the Comedy Pilot Script

<p>Navigating 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. </p><p>Incorporating 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.</p><p>It is ideal for students of screenwriting and aspiring comedy screenwriters.</p>