TV/Film and Other Media

Shonda Rhimes’s Netflix series is a master class in amping up stakes and keeping viewers invested in the characters’ outcomes.

If your agent or publisher wants to pitch your book to Hollywood, they need to know the rules—or at least, the rules of the day.

Two agents discuss the importance of retaining film rights, option types, author involvement in adaptations, and much more.

Well-constructed stories, snappy dialogue, and surprising twists can all contribute to a book’s chance of being chosen for adaptation.

If your goal is to see your book become a movie, it’s important to understand the rights you grant—and the money you earn—during initial development.

What authors need to know about the process of getting a book adapted to the big screen.