How’s that for an endorsement?
Now, you might be wondering, “Who the heck is Chad Gervich?” Seeing as, on his own site, Chad asks “Who the hell is Chad?” it seems like a fair question.
Truth be told, Chad is probably the most knowledgable person on the planet about the inner-workings of television, as proven by his best selling book Small Screen, Big Picture.
(That’s NOT an affiliate link, by the way, just our stamp of approval.)
It’s likely the best book on the market about working in TV.
Are we biased?
Maybe. We do fill most of an entire chapter in his book. Chad is also directly responsible for our first show-running gig (a story for another day.)
A Prolific Blogger
If you want to work in TV, you should just buy Chad’s Book. But if you’re not ready to spend the best $10.85 you possibly can on understanding the business of TV, follow Chad on Twitter, then check out these great blog posts Chad’s been generous enough to share with all of us:
- How Do I Get an Agent?
- How Should I Prep a Reality Show Pitch?
- Should I Go to Grad School to Become a TV Writer?
- Does Having an Agent Allow You to Live Outside LA?
- What’s it Take to Greenlight a Serialized Drama?
- Do All Screenwriters Have to Live in LA?
- How Should I Lay Out Episodic Format in a Written Pitch?
Chad’s a Great Teacher, Too
Not just saying that…Chad is a really funny guy, and attending his classes feels like you’re watching a stand-up comedy routine at the Improv, yet somehow still learning. Find out more about his upcoming engagements by following him on Twitter and by checking out this page at Chad’s site.
And of course, if you’re not already doing it, follow us on Twitter, too, and consider getting our Newsletter.