Reviews

INSIDE THE TV WRITER'S ROOM: PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR SUCCEEDING IN TELEVISION collects interviews with some of today's top episodic writers and explores the artists' keys to succeeding in the television writing world. From compromises on creative efforts to how to start writing and find a unique focus, this is packed with clear, winning instructions perfect for an aspiring TV writer or college-level libraries catering to them!

- Midwest Book Review

INSIDE THE TV WRITER’S ROOM: PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR SUCCEEDING IN TELEVISION teaches aspiring TV writers how to break into their desired industry, meanwhile discussing the strengths of those who have already done so. In Meyers' opinion, writers must develop their writing skills on a personal level before embarking into such a competitive field. He provides tips on some important aspects of screenwriting, such as establishing theme and voice. This humorous work, a roundtable organization of interviews with several screenwriters, discusses sacrifices, cautionary measures, and lessons every TV writer must discover.

- ForeWord Reviews, "Titles worth noting from our review stacks", 8/5/10

"If you want to write for TV, Inside the TV Writer’s Room is the book for you, it cares about your outcome because it doesn’t simply just tell you how, it helps you find out why and what you should be doing to get to that how....It gives the reader the feel of a dinner party with Hollywood’s top TV talent. And what a feast it is as these highly accomplished TV writers carve up not only where they came from and how they got where they are today, but also share some secrets".

Joseph Lindsey, Screenwriter, Author ("Life to the Right of Hollywood")

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"Inside the TV Writer’s Room takes you inside the heart and soul of television writing and what really makes a show, and its writers, tick. With more than a peek into some of the best brains (and pens!) in television, Meyers’ insightful book shows why their hearts beat so strongly for what they do and what you want to do . . . which is to become a successful TV writer. Buy this book and throw out everything else. Period."

Chris Ruppenthal
Co-executive producer, The Outer Limits

"If you want to know what it's really like to write for television, this is the book to read. Inside the TV Writer's Room is a frank, insider's guide to the world of episodic television from experienced and articulate screenwriters who understand both the business and their craft."

Mark Jonathan Harris
Distinguished Professor
School of Cinematic Arts
University of Southern California
Two-time Oscar Winner for Best Documentary Feature

"Hands down the most informative book on what it takes to write and run a major network television show. A goldmine of practical information that takes the reader inside the 1 hour format and gives valuable insights into how your favorite network shows (cable and broadcast) were created, produced and stay on the air. Highly recommended."

Frederick King Keller
Producer/Director: "The Pretender," "Boomtown."
Director: "NY Undercover," "24," "House," "CSI Miami, "Life."