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Showrunners : The Art of Running a TV Show - Tara Bennett

Showrunners

The Art of Running a TV Show

By: Tara Bennett

Paperback | 2 September 2014

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Every television show has a creative voice who guides it to screen. The industry calls them the showrunners. Impresarios of the small screen, their function to write, manage, facilitate, and execute the idea has long been taken for granted by audiences...but not anymore.

In this official companion book to the documentary Showrunners, you’ll get an insider’s guide to creating, writing, and running a scripted television series in today’s Golden Age of Television, in the words of some of the biggest talents of the industry.

Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show expands on the interviews featured in the acclaimed documentary, and includes exclusive conversations covering every facet of the business, from getting your first break to running multiple series.
Industry Reviews
"This book really does have something for everyone. Whether you're a huge fan, an aspiring writer, or just a casual viewer, you will learn way more than you ever thought you could." - Fanbolt "A documentary in book form" - Cinema Sentries "As fun and entertaining as your favorite television show." - Entertainment Buddha "I recommend it to anyone who's a fan of TV and wants to know more about the behind the scenes world." - Movie Waffler "An invaluable tool for the aspiring TV writer." - The Slanted "By turns informative and entertaining" - Next Projection "The wealth of experience in the book is worth it for anyone who is even remotely thinking of a career in the industry." - Indiewire "Tara Bennet does a great job of capturing both the delights and dramas in the life of a Showrunner." - Fangirl Nation "The companion book to the documentary, Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show, features even more fascinating questions and answers from the top showrunners in the industry." - Suvudu "This is fantastic, honest, and intriguing book - and coming from someone who has a read a lot of industry books, this one backs it all up" - City of Films "A great book full of great facts on your favorite television shows straight from the individuals who ran them!" - BGG "I was engulfed by the stories of Joss Whedon and J.H. Wyman to the point of reading nearly a hundred pages in one night. If you are at all interested in becoming a writer for TV or for film, this book is for you." - Nerdology "I would highly recommend this read to anyone who enjoys watching television shows." - MuggleNet

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