Vault Guide to Television Writing Careers

Television has been called everything from "the global village" to "the idiot box;" its presence and influence in our lives assessed as simultaneously overpowering and underutilized, and its original, scripted programming, no matter how good, rarely seems to get the respect it deserves. But television's power as a universal storytelling medium remains unparalleled. Today, more people are trying to be television writers now than ever before. With a methodical approach, some discipline, and a healthy dose of luck, you can realize your goal of becoming a professional television writer.