The Art of the Series. How to Become a Successful Author on TV

The book by the famous Hollywood screenwriter and teacher Pamela Douglas is a valuable guide for those who want to try their hand in a genre that has conquered the world and recently found a second wind. From low-grade entertainment, series have transformed into true high art and challenged the traditional film format. The author immerses the reader in the fascinating world, examining the creation of a script in its entirety, including negotiations with studios and TV channels, various developments, and ways to overcome typical challenges in the face of the frantic pace of television and internet development. Pamela Douglas has herself gone through all stages of a series writer's career and achieved success and recognition. In this completely unboring guide to screenwriting, Pamela Douglas will explain why the dramatic principles and postulates set forth by Aristotle will never lose their relevance, what myths about television still occupy our minds, and how to present a captivating story when you only have 45 minutes.