Writing Tips & Careers : How to Become a Daily Show Writer

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Channel: ehow · 2008 · Howto & Style

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To become a Daily Show writer, first become the best possible writer for TV, test the writing on actors and join the Writer's Guild of America to build up a portfolio. Write comedy for the Daily Show with helpful advice from a published playwright in this free video on writing.

Expert: Laura Turner
Bio: Laura Turner received her B.A. in English from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn., graduating magna cum laude with honors. Her plays have been seen and heard from Alaska to Tennessee.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

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