As television quickly becomes the choice medium for storytellers in the film industry, there has been a rush of writers abandoning the once sexy world of writing for the big screen. They are all now defecting to the small screen.
When I started in the business 20 years ago, even the mention of working in television was looked down upon. Things have change in a grand way. No longer is film the desired medium among aspiring writers in Hollywood. With studios producing fewer films, opting only to make content that has the potential to be a franchise, it is harder than ever to make a living as a screenwriter. However, with more profitability, cache and opportunity available in the television business, no wonder writers are abandoning film in droves and focusing their attention on telling stories for TV.
With that said, becoming a writer for television has never been more difficult. All of a sudden, people are writing spec pilots everywhere you turn, every producer in Hollywood is flooding the market with an abundance of pitches and agencies are looking to have all of their clients working in both mediums. Even though there have never been more content providers making original programming, working in television has become more competitive than ever.
And so, I am writing this blog for every young writer who has asked me, "How do I get into the television industry?" My blogs will provide a glimpse into the television business, suggest ways aspiring writers can get actually make it and offer insight on what to expect once you do get a break and find yourself sitting in a writer's room on a television show. - Salvatore Stabile
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