Carey Azzara's Lounge Discussions

Yes but you have to pay for editing, proofreading, cover design, book design and formatting, and do and pay for all your own marketing - that's a tall order for most author.

Jeff you are obviously a talented person. My talents are more limited, I found that i cannot adequately edit my own writing nor am I a expert at cover design. Therefore, I do the things i do best and farm out the other tasks. The books you see on Smashwords [also on amazon] etc. were professionally edited and designed.

Congrats, Carey.

Thanks Richard!

My pleasure, brother...

I wonder if I could ask a quick favor? Could you take a minute to vote for my next book? Nothing to purchase, just vote for The Lottery Curse. It will take only 30 seconds. http://bit.ly/TheLotteryCurse Kind regards, Carey

The basis for any script is usually a good solid story with interesting characters & events. Wishing you every success in converting your stories into successful plays or screenplays.

Thanks Grant - solid advice. My focus has been on writing fiction I have some curves to go up to rework the stories into screenplays. I'm considering partnering with a more seasoned screenwriter.

When adapting a novel into a script - especially when it is your own story - take a step back first. Then write a summary of the novel which is the basis for your screenplay. There is no need to be quite exact with your screenplay, it is okay when the screenplay snakes along the novel. Your screenplay will have a life of its own and will not always want to follow the ideas you had for your novel. If you never did it before it could be helpful to focus on the dialogue first and work on the scenes afterwards. But every writer does it different... just do it. :)