Breaking into TV Writing contains all the crucial information left out of most screenwriting books, like:

How to get your first job in TV
What TV writing samples you need
How to break into the elusive TV writers’ room
How a writers’ room creates an episode of TV
Which assistant jobs are worth your time (and which you should avoid at all costs)
Anton Schettini provides a rare insider’s glimpse of the modern-day network and streaming TV writers’ room. Here, you will find practical advice, career-path strategies, and first-hand accounts for how to establish your network, grow within it, and acquire the necessary tools to become a TV writer

A book full of genuine advice and, above all, a realistic take on the life of a screenwriter. I appreciated the anecdotes, which are always useful in illustrating the points made, and the precise explanations about who does what and how. A book that addresses many aspects without any taboos. A must-have for those who truly want to embark on this career.

This was a very useful and informative read! I have recently been taking screenwriting workshop classes and found this companion read as immensely helpful. There are many does and don’ts that are shared by professors and peers with experience in the entertainment industry, but seeing another perspective really does open your eyes to other possibilities. I highly recommend this read for any aspiring screenwriter hoping to break into the industry.