Boob Tube Writing Advice

Michael Allen over at Absolute Write gives some tips on how to ace that interview with the TV people come knocking at your door for your gorgeous scripts. For you overachievers out there, quit trying so hard. Key advice includes, “If you’re asked to write a sample, do not try to make the show a lot smarter or funnier than it is…if they want a plain donut, give them a plain donut. Do not give them a delicious Bavarian Cream donut.”

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