Book Offers Tips On How To Become A TV Writer

One of the most intriguing books I've read this year is "Small Screen, Big Picture," a how-to guide for writers who are looking to break into the highly competitive world of television.

Published by Mediabistro.com and written by Chad Gervich,

the book is a comprehensive guide for how to get your foot in the door as a television writer. The book lays out multiple paths to success as a TV writer, from how to land an entry-level job as an intern, an assistant to a producer, or a "baby writer" on a series, to how to network and build contacts in the industry.

"Small Screen, Big Picture" also takes you inside a network TV writers' room and explains the administrative hierarchy and how to handle "office politics" at a network.

For those of us who aren't based in the entertainment capitals of New York or Los Angeles, "Small Screen, Big Picture" is particularly helpful. Toward the end of the book, it lays out alternative paths on how to break into the industry, such as creating your own web series or financing your own reality show.

"Small Screen, Big Picture" features insightful interviews with many accomplished TV writers, producers and showrunners. It's a must-read for anyone who wants to write for television.

Author's note: If you have a minute, please check out the new book I co-authored, All Jokes Aside: Comedy Is a Phunny Business, and leave a review on Amazon by clicking this link.