TV Writers' Summit - London - June 23-24, 2012

The TV Writers’ Summit comes to London!

A well developed and written script is the single most important ingredient in producing a television show. Story, narrative structure, character development, dialogue, scale, scope and shelf-life are essential elements in TV, whether you’re writing a drama, comedy or producing a reality show.

The most successful writers in the world today write for television:Mad Men. The Closer. True Blood. Modern Family. EastEnders. Walking Dead. American Horror Story. Coronation Street. NCIS. Boardwalk Empire. Big Bang Theory. Storage Wars. Downtown Abbey. Sons of Anarchy. The list goes on and on. Whether you’re writing a scripted series for a network (BBC 1, ITV 1, CH4 in the UK, CBS, NBC, ABC and Fox in the US, etc.), premium cable (HBO, Showtime) or online (the new frontier for both TV and film), or developing a reality series for A&E, Bravo, History or TLC, television is where today’s top writers and producers are finding their greatest success both creatively and financially.

But how do you develop and write a show that gets on TV?

The TV Writers’ Summit brings together the four top speakers in the world on the art and craft of television writing – Chad Gervich, Ellen Sandler, Troy DeVolld and Jen Grisanti. Over two intense days, these four master teachers will provide you an unmatched depth and understanding of writing, story and producing all genres of TV (whether you’re writing a Comedy, Drama or working on a Reality idea) that is ideal for TV writers, producers and creative executives. Troy, Jen, Chad and Ellen will each teach half-day classes followed by a half-hour Q&A session in which you'll be able to follow-up with any questions you may have. The speakers having taken the time and care to share their outlines with each other to make sure they provide you the best, most engaging material possible without overlap.

The VP of Current Programs at CBS, Alix Jaffe, said, "Jen Grisanti has great insight into working with writers. She has a special ability to nurture their vision, while being true to story structure, character and dialogue.Her notes are always clear, insightful and productive."

Legendary NBC President Warren Littlefield said, "Who says learning can't be fun? Sitting in a classroom and listening to Chad Gervich teach gave me goose bumps - why didn't I have teachers like this? After his class I couldn't sleep that night - my mind was racing with possibilities. Must hear teaching!" Entertainment Today magazine called Emmy-nominated writer Ellen Sandler the “Dalai Lama of television writing” for “credentials that include her work on more than 25 prime-time shows, plus the pilots she’s created for network and cable television.” Andrew Hoagland, Story Producer for the hit shows The Bachelor and Basketball Wives, said, "I doubt anyone knows more about the making of Reality television than Troy DeVolld."

The TV Writers' Summit is ideal for :

• TV Writers	• TV Producers	• Development Executives
• Screenwriters	• Creative Executives	• Actors
• Producers	• And More!

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear the four top speakers on TV writing in a single two-day weekend, as well as to network with other television writers. Whether you’re a first time TV writer, in the middle of a spec script, a working writer on a current show, developing a reality idea or just want to learn more about writing for television, you won’t want to miss the TV Writers’ Summit in London the weekend of June 23-24, 2012!

TV Writers' Summit - Writing, Producing & Selling Your TV Show