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Creating a Successful Reality Show

Kanika Khara
Are you getting bored of the same old reality shows, and looking for some fresh and new concepts? If so, then you have come to the right place. Here we give you some original and exciting reality show concepts or ideas.
No matter how much we hate and criticize them, reality shows are fun to watch. Most shows revolve around a particular issue or event that the audience can relate to, and from that is built a show. Since many reality shows are being aired every week, the concepts behind most of the shows have become monotonous and boring.
Today's audience prefers watching reality shows that have a great entertaining value, and can truly connect with them. But at times, it becomes difficult to come up with original and fun ideas for reality shows that can hold the audience interest on a long run.
If you are an aspiring, professional writer and are looking for some unique reality TV show ideas, here are some pitching ideas that will not only promote the show but the writer too.

How to Start a Reality Show

Have a Specific Concept

One of the most basic concept of a successful show is to judge accurately what the market is buying or what exactly your audience wants to see on TV. Be specific in your concept; even if you have a generic idea, try to run your creative mind in a specific direction.
Decide whether you are preparing a concept for a reality series, TV game show, drama series, etc. Don't be scared to create two or more variations on the same concept, as each one will give you a different result which will increase your chance of making more sales. Come up with a thought which is unique, never tried before, and apply different approaches.

Create a Highly Marketable Concept

Remember watching television is all about witnessing action, emotion, and real scenarios, that one may not see in real and everyday life. Hence, try coming up with concepts or ideas that are highly marketable.
This primarily includes titles that can roll off the tongue easily, provoke conversations, and simply tell you exactly what people are going to be watching. For example 'Blind Date', 'Temptation Island', 'The Bachelor', 'Joe Millionaire', 'Wife Swap' or 'The Apprentice' are all good titles which can instantly grab the viewer's attention and curiosity.

Cover Different Professions or Lifestyles

The most basic and successful element of any reality TV show is the documentary style series covering varying professions or lifestyles of people.
Considering the inquisitive human mentality, such stories can serve the irresistible curiosity of the viewer to know about other people's personal life and work. So, if you have any such concept or idea in your mind that suits this style, get some actual or well-known people involve to pitch it.

Movie Story

In case you don't have any idea or concept in your mind, then the last minute savior is to prepare your reality TV concept based on a film story. While watching a movie, try to look at the core concept and the story of the movie, that inspires you and comprises some basic elements or concepts that can be translated in to a reality based show.
Now, if you are wondering how to pitch reality show ideas, then for that you need to very clear about your concept. Present enough details to the producers, make them understand what the show is all about, and how it differs from other shows on television.
Outline a minimum of two sample episodes, as writing up additional episode ideas shows your show has legs and can be a huge success. Hopefully these ideas prove to be helpful to all you aspiring writers, and help to create a reality show with a concept never seen or heard before.