What to Read Before Applying to CBS Writers Mentoring Program

CBS Writers Mentoring Program Recommended Reading List

1. Writing the Television Drama Series

   by Pamela Douglas
   A great step-by-step approach to writing a one-hour drama.

2. The Hero Succeeds: The Character-Driven Guide to Writing Your TV Pilot
   by Kam Miller
   One of the best books on developing a television series and writing a great pilot script.

3. Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author’s Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development
   by K.M. Weiland.
   A good resource for creating multidimensional characters.

4. The Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives
   by Lajos Egri

5. The Hidden Tools of Comedy: The Serious Business of Being Funny
   by Steve Kaplan
   Helpful strategies for understanding how to write comedy.

6. Hollywood Game Plan: How to Land a Job in Film, TV and Digital Entertainment
   by Carole Kirschner

7. Writer’s Wright Journal
   A journal to help you stay motivated.

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