Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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How does a book become a movie or TV? I'm sharing some information on the process. Getting a film agent, having your book optioned, and what actually happens--if anything happens--once you are optioned. What does a film agent do? What can you, as the author, ask for?

00:00 Introduction
01:50 How do you get a film agent?
04:55 Don't bank on film/TV
06:20 What is a book option?
09:30 Shopping your book
13:20 Getting past the option
15:22 Author involvement & getting something made
21:47 Protecting yourself
25:06 The art of adaptation & conclusion



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