Last week, a reader asked if I could put up an example of a [show bible](http://johnaugust.com/archives/2004/more-dc-stuff-available-in-the-downloads-section). I didn’t have one to give. Fortunately, ‘DC’ wrote in with a [link to the writer’s guides](http://www.zen134237.zen.co.uk/Dead_Zone/) for USA Network’s series [The Dead Zone](http://www.usanetwork.com/series/thedeadzone/).
The guide for Season 3 weighs in as 108 pages of .pdf goodness, and includes summaries of all previous episodes plus guidelines for aspiring writers. Executive Producer [Michael Piller](http://imdb.com/name/nm0683522/) comes from the Star Trek camp, which has long allowed ardent fans to pitch potential episodes — very much the exception to the rule. Kudos to the producers for being so generous.
I’ve never watched The Dead Zone, but if I ever decide to catch up on previous seasons, I now know where to look.