Taking Your Book to the Big Screen

Many authors dream of seeing their book brought to the big screen, hoping against hope that a producer somewhere will see their story and fall in love with it. But the reality is, there’s a lot of work that goes into piquing the interest of a producer enough that they want to option your book.

In this interview, Tara R. Alemany talks with Keri-Rae Barnum, Executive Director of New Shelves Books, and Dr. Rob Carpenter, bestselling author, filmmaker and creative entrepreneur, about what is involved in taking a book and making it attractive to a show or movie producer.

Listen in as Tara, Keri and Dr. Rob discuss:

• Which types of books lend themselves best to the big screen.

• Some of the lies, legends and misconceptions regarding breaking into Hollywood as an author.

• How to pitch your book and to whom.

• The three types of contracts you might be offered.

• What happens next after you’ve optioned your book.