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Running the Show

Television from the Inside

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Running the Show

By: Jeff Melvoin
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Running the Show takes you inside building a show from the ground up and what a showrunner's life looks like in Hollywood. This unique job covers aspects from the creative to the managerial and everything in between.

Seasoned showrunner Jeffrey Melvoin shares his fascinating insider's perspective on how to call the shots and make the final decisions when choosing and writing scripts, hiring staff, casting, making the budget, and juggling schedules. Along with the managerial responsibilities that keep the show afloat, they are also the visionary for the series and the characters. Melvoin describes how to confidently communicate abstract ideas so they can become the show's reality. Running the Show reveals the ethical side of show running and writing with humor, integrity, and wisdom.

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Stop that carrot!!!!!!!

That’s the line that helped Jeff Melvoin break into TV writing after a journalism career. Not only is this book packed with insider info on what it’s like to move up the ranks from a staff writer to a show runner, it’s also incredibly entertaining. I binged it in a weekend. Jeff Melvoin gets into the nitty-gritty of the business sharing practical info like whether or not you need an agent, as well as his personal experiences dealing with difficult producers and executives. He also breaks down exactly what his daily schedule looked like when he was show running—something I haven’t seen shared in other books on the subject. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants some guidance and motivation on their journey to break into the world of TV writing.

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Fantastic book

Must read for anyone who wants in the TV business in any way shape or form. Years of experience and knowledge distilled to a single book.

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