Writer/producer research

One of my targets from last weeks tutorials was to research into writer/producers and there job roles. 

This is what i have found so far:

• The television writer is the person responsible for creating all plot lines, dialogue, characters and situations. The writer also provides the initial story generation and outlines as well as all script rewrites and polishes. 
• Often writer/producers are responsible for both the budget and the overall quality of the production. 
• The television producer writer/producer will be the one to hire the director, work closely with the line producer to hire the crew, oversee casting and supervise all post production efforts.

This small bit of research has already made me feel more confident and reassured in my roles as a writer/producer. I am currently doing those things such as overseeing casting crew hire and hiring a director so I know I am on the right lines. 

After uni-  Advice on becoming a writer

• A spec script is a sample of your writing that shows other poeple that you understand both the format of television as wel as the craft. Your spec can be a script of an exisiting television show that you have written or an original television pilot. a good spec will show off your skills. How to write a spec script:

http://filmtvcareers.about.com/od/gettingthejob/a/HT_SpecScript.htm