If you're interested in adapting your book to TV or Film, review what Philippa Burgess of Creative Convergence, Inc. has to say about the process. She offers advice that will help you learn how to structure the book, properly format your story, and access...

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...

In order to write a screenplay that will be read by the people who buy scripts, it is essential, carved in stone, that your screenplay follows the correct format – to the letter. There is no room for creativity or individuality as far as format is concerned...

As Mystery author Serita Stevens points out, a novel and a screenplay are similar, but the latter has its own unique set of rules. While scripts may be shorter, that doesn’t mean they’re easier to write. According to Stevens, dialogue isn’t necessarily...

As Mystery author Serita Stevens points out, a novel and a screenplay are similar, but the latter has its own unique set of rules. While scripts may be shorter, that doesn’t mean they’re easier to write. According to Stevens, dialogue isn’t necessarily...

Setting long-term writing and publishing goals is an important step in making a career out of writing. Author AJ Baker understands this, and has established some long-term goals for his writing. He has had some success with getting his short work published...

Author Ben Esch explains how he's tried working with and without an outline for writing books and screenplays. Listen to this interview to hear more about the types of outlines you could try working with and to learn from the experiences of a seasoned...

Author Ben Esch explains how he's tried working with and without an outline for writing books and screenplays. Listen to this interview to hear more about the types of outlines you could try working with and to learn from the experiences of a seasoned...

Because a book can consist of an unlimited number of pages and details, the process of translating a story to screen can be greatly impacted by how the book was written. As writer and producer, Annelise Dekker, explains, many details, especially the...

Because a book can consist of an unlimited number of pages and details, the process of translating a story to screen can be greatly impacted by how the book was written. As writer and producer, Annelise Dekker, explains, many details, especially the...