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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
DMA/Donna Michelle Anderson U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.83 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 36	Reality TV Production Screenwriting Story Structure Casting & Branding for Artists
Jose Luis Vazquez Coriano U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.25 Clarity of Response 9.25 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 66	Television Production, Producer, Promotions, creative writing.
Mike Dacre Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 76	I have been involved in Television for the past 26 years as a Technical Producer and Camera operator
Elizabeth Adams U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 17	How to get the jobs you want in television, ins and outs of television producing, quandaries and ethics in broadcasting, making the jump to the dark side (pr)
Marrissa O`Leary U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.89 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 880	Happy to help with your questions about the business of television. I`ve been a TV Business Affairs, Talent and Comedy executive for over 10 years after starting out as a child actress. I`ve been a VP at two studios, and consulted for others. Because we get so many questions about reality shows, please take a look at the "Previously Answered Questions" first (you'll probably find what you need there!).

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2009-11-19 Writer Royalty Fees for a TV Series:

Hi, Ken --- For this discussion, I am presuming you mean a scripted series. Here's what I would propose to be REALLY fair. Remember that episodic royalties are based on getting "created by" credit

2009-11-18 Selling a Television Pilot:

H, Josh. Thanks for the questions. Let's see if I can help. Who are you negotiating the option contract with? I am NOT a huge fan of self-producing scripted pilots for the most part. There

2009-11-16 Hosting Television Shows:

Hello, Taylor - very happy to hear that you are getting a bachelor's degree and have a plan! Per my guidelines, please read through my blog at Planet DMA (www.planetdma.com/blog) first; it has dozens

2009-11-06 created by credit:

Hi, David. Thanks for the questions. What to expect will depend on the nature of the show and where it airs. I've heard of everything from $500 - $5000 per episode. In terms of finding representation

2009-11-02 TV Treatment Format:

Hi, Lori. I would suggest you send the query letter first and separately before trying to send any actual material. And no, you cannot "work around" the language you're asking about - to get people