Mr. McDowell
The Brotha's Got His Own Money
So I am finally self-publishing my book this year. I originally wrote it as a screenplay, then had several prodco's tell me it's too big (it spans several films/books). Needs to be IP first. So now I am getting it professionally edited. I actually believe adapting screenplays from novels is easier than the reverse. The reason why, the entire story is already developed, now you just need to write based on what would allow your story to remain as close to the book without bogging people down. Remember emotion in a screenplay will be more often than not conveyed by the direction and the acting.
When I wrote my book a little over a year ago, it actually improved my screenplay significantly, because a lot of the smaller character motivations had room to breathe. It wasn't easy, but I came out of it, understanding why I originally felt this was a book in the first place. I give props to anyone who finishes novels and screenplays. As mentioned just above me, it takes discipline. Plus, no one really respects writers [professionally] in Hollywood, because they are easily replaceable and faceless as opposed to an A-list actor/director.
When I wrote my book a little over a year ago, it actually improved my screenplay significantly, because a lot of the smaller character motivations had room to breathe. It wasn't easy, but I came out of it, understanding why I originally felt this was a book in the first place. I give props to anyone who finishes novels and screenplays. As mentioned just above me, it takes discipline. Plus, no one really respects writers [professionally] in Hollywood, because they are easily replaceable and faceless as opposed to an A-list actor/director.
Brother
