Screenwriting or Novels? Advice from Hollywood - video

The state of the screenwriting industry doesn't look so good to novelist and screenwriter Beth Albright. She shares advice from a Hollywood executive who recommends to her that she write books instead of screenplays. Listen in to hear the powerful reason why.

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Offline Ann Finlayson

Good advice. Thank you.
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Offline Patricia Kelley

Her advice makes good sense! I'm not sure that I would like to write dialogue only!
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Offline Theresa Grant

Good advice. I was considering screenwriting and now, I have changed my mind. I'll stick to writing my novellas and hopefully, one day, I'll write a full novel.
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Offline john ashe

I totally agree , I have friends and family in the industry , and a former partner writer / still good friend -Hollywood writer, they all really struggled for the last 15 years on adaptations for screenplays ,as well as marketing ideas,including my own attempts with agents in LA . But ,I am more intrested in the craft anyway ,development of ideas and underlining themes.
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Offline LaVern Lemons

LaVern Jones Lemons- Beth I definitely appreciate this advice. I am writing my first book and I really believe my book is movie material. Will keep in mind about ownership of my material. Thank you!
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