What makes a good reality show?

Non-Fiction & Reality Television: From Starting Gun To Finish Line. Non-fiction programming continues to be a primary engine for television jobs and careers. In this session, we explore the life cycle of a reality series, from concept to execution. Producers and executives come together to share their insights into the process of not only developing and selling a series, but guiding the production to process to ensure that the finished product reflects the creative priorities of its creator as well as meets the commercial expectations of its distributor.
Speakers
Brent Montgomery
Pawn Stars, Tiny House Nation; CEO, Leftfield Entertainment
Craig Armstrong
Survivor, King of the Nerds; Co-Founder and CEO, 5X5 Media
Brant Pinvidic
Extreme Weight Loss, Bar Rescue; Chief Creative Officer, 3 Ball Entertainment
Chris Moore
The Chairs, Project Greenlight; Principal, The Media Farm
Speakers
Tim Gibbons
Real Husbands of Hollywood, Curb Your Enthusiasm; VP, Television, Producers Guild of America
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[@kponly]

I have a few completed scripts, but selling is too hard for me. I always end up writing more. What would you do today if you had three quality scripts completed, and 5 more in progress? What if you don't like to leave your home?

[@Curlyfries1158]

I think that making yourself visible is a great way to get yourself out there without leaving home. When you already have a following for what you’ve written or something like that then you are going to be chosen more, more for your following but you are also visible to how you are as a person. It’s hard for writers today because you have to be multiple people, a writer, advertiser, and so on.
Try that. Hope it helps!

[@RaySchwarz.]

Smart guys!