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 Mark Cheney

Thank you for your great advice. I understand this now and will follow your counsel.
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Offline Katie OConnor

Thanks thats fantastic
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Offline Hans Zwetsloot

Hi Nancy, Adaptation means no more or less than "making fit for (so that it can be used)". To adapt your book for a scenario, from what i read between the lines of what Beth said, requires that all the actions are stripped and only the dialogue is submitted... Not sure I want that to happen to my book, I like to stay in control of the narrative, the story itself, too...
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Offline Kris Lundberg

Hi Beth! Great advice. I, too am a novelist and screenwriter and my screenwriter mentor echoes your advice to own the rights and start with the novel. Thx so much for sharing!!
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Offline Georgina Zuvela

Thank you, Beth, for your advice. This is very encouraging for me.
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