[by John Robert Marlow]
Few works of fiction relate events in a continuous flow, from start to finish. Sometimes the story moves back in time (as with flashbacks); more often it jumps forward, sparing the reader the dull details of ordinary life. Frequently, the transition will take the reader from one location (and set of characters) […]
[by John Robert Marlow]
Humans have always been storytellers. Whether gathered around a campfire, painting on cave walls, or writing words on dead trees or glowing screens—it’s in our blood. Books and other storytelling formats can be noble undertakings, capable of reaching hundreds of thousands and sometimes millions of people. But movies and series are the global […]
[by John Robert Marlow]
So you want your book to be a movie. (Or series.) Who doesn’t, right? Most authors dream about this, but few do more than cross their fingers and hope Hollywood will come knocking. And, hey, sometimes that happens. Usually after the book (or book series) has become hugely successful in its […]
[by John Robert Marlow]
Are you an author who
If so, you’re not alone. Let’s […]
[by John Robert Marlow]
This blog is part of a series. To see Part 1 and find out what Hollywood wants your story to have, please click here.
Is your book a movie? Should it be? How do you get from here to there-and what’s in it for you? Fasten your seat-belt, and let’s […]
[by John Robert Marlow]
Is your book a movie? Should it be? How do you get from here to there-and what’s in it for you? Fasten your seat-belt, and let’s rip through this…
TED’s Director of Development, John Robert Marlow, presents a crash course in determining if your novel has cinematic potential.
Let’s face it: […]
