TV Careers: Scriptwriting and Audio Visual (A/V) Scripts for Television and Video

It is unlikely you will begin your career in film, television and video as a scriptwriter. The business has become so institutionalized, rarely are there opportunities to walk up to a producer, strike up a conversation, and pitch him or her your fabulous idea. Consider yourself lucky if you can get an appointment with one face to face.

I was once an aspiring musician and I can tell you, the music industry is just about the same. This is not being negative, but we must always remember that these industries are just that, industries. Try getting an appointment with the CEO of General Motors or Wal-Mart. Even so, if you keep plugging away at it, there are opportunities out there for scriptwriters, although you probably will not be working on a concept that you created. Another thing I hear from new aspiring writers is, "I have this great idea for a show. How can I get a network producer to make it?" I am sure that it is a fabulous idea, but the reality is that even if you do manage to get an appointment and sell the idea, you probably will not be hired on as a writer. They will pay you some money, and send you on your way. It was only an idea. They will hire trusted and experienced professionals to efficiently develop it into a series or screenplay. Remember, this is an industry.