Hi all, I have heard that some authors pitch their book to a company to buy and turn it into a movie/documentary/TV series. Does anyone know anything about this, and how would one go about it ? Thank you
On Writing : Pitching your book to a company ? by Andrea Johns
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hi there, I'm a little new to this but if I can give you any advice(and hope) it's keep going and never give up.
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Andrea Johns This is actually something book agents often help with, connecting their clients with production companies or entertainment reps who might be interested in adaptation opportunities. If you don’t have an agent, Stage 32 also offers Career Development Calls where you can speak directly with industry executives and producers to ask for guidance on how to approach this process as an author. It’s a fantastic way to get personalized advice and make connections that could help bring your story to screen.
I also recommend reaching out to our Stage 32 Success Team at Success@Stage32.com. Let them know more about your book, your goals for adaptation, and where you are in the process. They’ll help you connect with the best execs and producers who are actively looking for compelling IP to adapt.
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Register the copyright for the source material and for two treatments you create: one for feature; and one for series. Once those copyrights are registered, pitch to a literary agent that specializes in adaptations.
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Hi Andrea Johns -- Ashley has some really good advice. I'd say that having a literary agent would be a good step as the agent can act on your behalf to approach companies looking for material. It can be done by yourself, but it's a lot of work and research. Best of luck!
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Ashley is absolutely right Andrea Johns - definitely go through an agent. They can also help with the pitch process and what you need.