Many authors dream of having their book made into a movie or television show, but the dream comes to fruition for very few. This is because it can be difficult to get to the right people. If you are interested in adapting your book to the big screen, you need to connect with the right industry professionals as talent manager, writer, and producer John Sill-up explains. He recommends attending conferences where you can meet with agents and talent managers. They have the relationships with producers and studios. He does not recommend attempting to write the screenplay version yourself, unless you really know what you're doing.