Breaking into TV Writing: How To Get Your First Job, Build Your Network, and Claw Your Way Inside the Writers’ Room

TV and film screenwriter and producer Schettini, who has worked behind the scenes on The Late Show with David Letterman and 2 Broke Girls, offers a helpful guide to becoming a television writer. In seven parts, the book covers everything from landing the first job to writing a script. There’s advice on appropriate writers’ room behavior, identifying red flags in a job posting, working as an assistant, negotiating a salary, and freelancing. Schettini also discusses the economics of TV scripts and the benefits of writers’ unions. The book includes a glossary of industry terms and a long list of resources (from Facebook groups and workshops to screenwriting competitions and writing programs) that offer a solid starting point for readers on a mission to make a name for themselves in the industry.