TY - BOOK AU - Landau,Neil TI - TV writing on demand: creating great content in the Digital Era SN - 9781138705715 (pbk) AV - PN 1992.7 L253t 2018 U1 - 808.2 25 PY - 2018/// CY - New York, London PB - Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group KW - Television authorship KW - Interactive television KW - Video-on-demand KW - Television KW - Technological innovations KW - Convergence (Telecommunication) KW - Autoría en televisión KW - Televisión interactiva KW - Televisión KW - Innovaciones tecnológicas KW - Convergencia (Telecomunicaciones) N1 - Includes index; Part, I Satisfying the Binge Viewer -- New Genres, Formats and Trends -- chapter 1 Blurring the Lines -- Redefining Genre and Tone in the Dramedy / Neil Landau -- chapter 2 The Slow-Burn, Season-Long Procedural -- From Murder One and Twin Peaks to The Night Of, Fargo, Search Party and More / Neil Landau -- chapter 3 Trust Me -- The Long Con On-Demand—From The Riches to Sneaky Pete, Patriot, The Americans and More / Neil Landau -- chapter 4 Dystopias, Multiverses and Magic Realism / Neil Landau -- chapter 5 Story Tentacles -- Making Surprising Choices That Yield More Story / Neil Landau -- chapter 6 Spotlight on a Rebel -- Ryan Murphy Reinvents the Mini-Series by Embracing His Inner Outsider / Neil Landau -- part, II Developing Iconic Characters -- Relatability and Authenticity -- chapter 7 Character Empathy vs. Sympathy -- How and Why We Align With Characters’ Wants and Needs / Neil Landau -- chapter 8 Choosing Between Two Wrongs -- Characters Trapped by Limitation / Neil Landau -- chapter 9 The Wild Card Character -- Power Dynamics and Motivations / Neil Landau -- chapter 10 Writing Smart Dialogue in the Digital Era / Neil Landau -- part, III Career Strategies in the Evolving TV Marketplace -- chapter 11 To I.P. or Not to I.P.? That Is the Question -- The Value of Intellectual Property in the Scripted TV Ecosystem / Neil Landau -- chapter 12 The Show Bible as an Essential Sales Tool / Neil Landau -- chapter 13 Trips, Traps, Tropes -- Avoiding Rookie Mistakes / Neil Landau -- chapter 14 The Creative Entrepreneur -- From Kickstarting a Web Series to Hitting the Big Time / Neil Landau N2 - "This is like a masterclass in the art of creating television-both now and for whatever 'television' may become. Visionary, insightful and timely."-Issa Rae, Golden Globe-nominated Writer/Producer/Actress: Insecure, The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl"I'm a longtime fan of Landau! His decades of experience and genuine love of the form shine in TV Writing On Demand. The definitive guide to writing for modern audiences."-Damon Lindelof, Emmy Award-winning Writer/Producer: Lost, The Leftovers"With close to 500 scripted series, the current television landscape takes some navigating. Fortunately, Landau does that with precision, passion and purpose. This book is invaluable."-Frank Spotnitz, Emmy-nominated Writer/Executive Producer: The Man in the High Castle, Medici: Masters of Florence"The television business has changed radically over the last few years and Landau has written an absolutely-essential guide to understanding it. Whether you're trying to get a foot in the door, or you have a foot in and are trying to keep it there, this book is a must read."-Sarah Watson, Creator: The Bold Type; Writer/Executive Producer: Parenthood"Landau's previous book introduced us to the revolutionaries of the new age of creativity. TV Writing on Demand holds the secrets to becoming one. For writers, students and fans of story-driven entertainment, this book is indispensable."-Dr. Nathaniel Kohn, Director, Roger Ebert's Film Festival; Associate Director, George Foster Peabody Awards"Neil truly understands how television is changing and what today's creators need in order to transition to tomorrow's landscape. You're in good hands with this book!"-Amy Aniobi, Co-Executive Producer, Insecure; Host of "Smart Manners" on Amy Poehler's Smart Girls' Network ER -