"Realize that less is more," says Serita Stevens, author and forensic registered nurse, when speaking about the differences between a novel and a screenplay. She also cautions authors to remember that cinema is a much more visual medium--and so, physical...

"Realize that less is more," says Serita Stevens, author and forensic registered nurse, when speaking about the differences between a novel and a screenplay. She also cautions authors to remember that cinema is a much more visual medium--and so, physical...

Books that adapt well to the stage or to screen tend to not only have an impactful plot line, but a strong emotional line as well. Writers can control these elements in how they approach the storytelling, as screenwriter, playwright, and author Art...

Many writers dream of seeing their book made into a movie or television show, but few understand the process and challenges that come with this goal. Books, movies, and television series are consumed in different ways and what works well for one medium...

Books and films are two very different mediums, which is why the process of story editing is so important when adapating a book to screen. As screenwriter, Brian Dillon, explains, adapting a book to screen may require drastic changes in the story line...

Books and films are two very different mediums, which is why the process of story editing is so important when adapating a book to screen. As screenwriter, Brian Dillon, explains, adapting a book to screen may require drastic changes in the story line...

The entire process of looking for, and adapting material for screen is considered "development" in the film and television industry. Writer and producer, Annelise Dekker, explains that once material is identified for adaptation, it enters into a long...

The entire process of looking for, and adapting material for screen is considered "development" in the film and television industry. Writer and producer, Annelise Dekker, explains that once material is identified for adaptation, it enters into a long...

Writing a novel like a screenplay can help you improve your writing process and storytelling skills. Author David Wilkinson talks about how writing screenplays helped him become a better novelist by changing the way he views the writing process. When...

Writing a novel like a screenplay can help you improve your writing process and storytelling skills. Author David Wilkinson talks about how writing screenplays helped him become a better novelist by changing the way he views the writing process. When...