Professional TV writer tells all: Insider secrets for getting in the door and coming out a success! Everyone who wants to write for television could use a friend in the business. Robert Masello can be that friend. He"s an award--winning journalist, author, and successful TV writer. Now he"s sharing the insider secrets he learned the hard way... Finding someone to read your spec script Protecting your ideas Bagging a good agent Landing a staff job--and keeping it Keeping full credit for your work--in the office and on the screen Choosing the right collaborator Collecting residuals and script fees Joining the Writers Guild of America and more. Funny, smart, empathetic, anecdotal, and most of all, helpful. This is an essential book for anyone who wants to write for the small screen.