How to sell a great idea for a TV show?

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What is the best way to sell a reality TV show idea?

Also how do you ensure your idea isn't stolen in the process?

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I've never sold a reality show. I've worked on some sales packages-- none of which got beyond the rough...

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they'll probably rob u of ur idea.... u need connects

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This is an upfront payment made to you by the company who wants to produce your show. It is token money...

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Breaking into Hollywood: I have an idea for a story (original / inspired by some existing story). I can develop it into a rough script for a movie / TV show / game with charactes and environments and everything. Is there any way I can sell this story / script / idea to prospective buyers?

Basically I am looking for a portal where i can submit my script, interested parties can read my script, if they find it worth investing they can buy the story/idea for a decided amount. Note: Oliver Emberton's answer to What would a modern-day evil...

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A2A for me, but after reading Aaron Ellis's answer, know that he pretty much said all that I would have...

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It normally depends of the quality of the idea. Agents generally take a 10 percent commission, while...

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The TV Writers Vault is the television industry's project database used by leading Production Companies...

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N: A Good Idea for TV?

Hi there, I'm a 14 year old boy from Singapore and my dreams have always been to make it big in New York City. It has always been my dream to live in NY. However, what I want to do is more suited in Hollywood. What I want to be, my ambition is a creator...

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Hi, Usually I ignore these types of questions, as more creative things tend to be open to interpretation...

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How do i pitch a reality tv show idea to figure 8 films? please please help me... also, is this a good tv idea?

i went to figure 8 films website, but didn't find anything helpful, so do you know how i'd do that? and my idea, is well... you know how most tv reality shows on tlc are about little people, or gay people, or families with tons and tons of kids, or families...

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well i guess its an ok idea. but itll never be "normal" because of the cameras. and the producers...

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What is the process for the development of a TV show concept from conception of idea to actual launch?

How do you take an idea for a TV show and make it a reality? What is the process from conception to launch? How do you protect your idea? How do you get your show idea on TV? How do you make money from a TV show? What are key areas to be careful of during...

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Big question.  Easy answer: know somebody, know somebody, know somebody.  Seriously, it starts with...

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I have an idea for a tv show but I don't know where to begin. Any advice?

I have an idea for a tv show and no...it's not a reality show (we have too many of those). I won't say directly what the show would be about but it is a travel/culture type show. I think it would be perfect for E! and more so the travel channel. I went...

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I have no idea. But please stay in touch and tell us how you get on:) good luck x x x

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