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The 9 Rules of Writing a Spec Script for Television

1. Never write a spec script for a show that is off the air. There are some exceptions, if you are writing a comedy and you are trying to get attention by completely breaking the rules. I once knew a guy who got a job from writing an... read more...

Chris Masi April 20, 2020

TV Writing Samples: Basics of Pilots and Spec Scripts

Every Television writer needs SAMPLES. A sample is an example of your work and writing style. Samples are usually sent out by representation (managers or agents) when a show needs to hire a writing staff. The showrunner will use these samples and choose a handful of writers to... read more...

Chris Masi April 20, 2020

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