Hans Tobeason

Articles by Hans Tobeason

Who will buy my Television Script?

Question: I have written a screenplay, which was a Finalist in a respectable contest. I think it would be good for television. While I know how to reach feature producers, agents, etc., I'm not sure how to contact places like Lifetime, Fox Family, etc. Do you have any suggestions?

Hans Tobeason: The fundamental problem here is that most legitimate outlets - such as broadcas... (read more)

What's going on in Episodic Television Writing?

The Show Bible:
The show bible is created by the creator(s), and usually after the pilot episode has been written.

Staff vs. Freelance Writers:
It would be very unusual for the creator(s) to write every episode of a series, though it does happen. A staff of writers is hired to break stories, develop ongoing story lines, and write and rewrite episodes... (read more)