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Registering a copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office at copyright.gov once the manuscript is ready to be given to anyone is your best protection against this from happening.

Great advice Jeff Gregory i forgot that one! Thank you for including that

My idea would be to connect it to the original, otherwise it wouldn't make sense... that's why I said my idea could be a utopia

Hi there! I don't have any connections that could assist you however, make sure you attend the Open House hosted by Ashley. You'll find ways to navigate this platform effectively to reach your goal. Also, they sometimes have guest management attend and you can ask questions. Keep an eye out for those!

Thanks for the advice Lauren..I look forward to attending this open house event.

There is a prequel to Psycho already. The TV series Bates Motel. Daniele Moioli Have you seen it?

Suzanne Bronson, sì, conosco la serie "Bates Motel", ma il prequel di tre capitoli che ho in mente (il titolo del prequel si chiama "FAIRVALE") ha come protagonista principale Norma Spool (la futura madre di Norman), e inizia raccontando la storia della sua vita da giovane, da quando aveva ventidue anni, la sua vita sociale, la sua vita privata, i suoi amici, i suoi rapporti con i genitori, le sue passioni amorose e le sue delusioni e le sue difficoltà che la porteranno gradualmente a cambiare carattere; poi racconterà la storia del suo incontro con John Bates (il padre di Norman), il suo fidanzamento con lui, il suo matrimonio, il loro trasloco nella nuova casa (non la famosa casa di Psycho ma un'altra, the move to the most famous house will take place in the second chapter )... e così via...

Amazing!

Great question—and that blend of Assassin skills with the power of the Iron Fist already sounds like a strong visual hook. For me, the key elements that signal a novel is ready for adaptation are: 1) a protagonist with a clear, active want that drives every scene, 2) set pieces that translate visually (your Giants vs. Knights clashes sound perfect for that), and 3) a world with rules that can be shown, not explained. Does The King of Iron Fist have a single, iconic image or sequence that you feel would instantly communicate its tone in a trailer or poster?

Ibrahim AlBalushi I agree with Sam Rivera. I always look for the iconic sequences first, the moments that feel trailer-worthy or poster-worthy. The top action scenes, the emotional peaks, the visual set pieces that instantly communicate tone and scale. If there aren’t enough of those yet, that’s usually a sign to elevate or add a few undeniably cinematic moments.

From there, I look at the story outline to create the pitch deck. I pull the key scenes directly from the outline and build the deck around those high-impact beats.

"Spot on, Sam! To answer your question: Yes, I have a 90-second Teaser that captures the cinematic soul and 'Visual Rules' of this world.

I’ve already shared a glimpse of it on my profile—it focuses on the high-stakes atmosphere and

Tony Sterago, I get it. There are a lot of people who tend to want to mentor for a lot of money or scam people without offering any value. I don't do that. If you want, feel free to send a private message with any questions you have, and I will offer free feedback and advice. I am off the clock today, but will be available tomorrow.

Hi Tony! I'd be glad to help!

Aris and John would love to get any help at this point David Taylor has also just started helping me so I'll take all the help I can get to make sure this is everything it can be if you send me an email ill add you to my writeduet and you can read what i have so far

Hi Tony Sterago I totally understand your frustration. You are not alone; this happens to a lot of people. What I would say to you is that perhaps you have a series on your hand and not a feature. Or maybe you are writing a novel and don't realise that your film does not need to have everything the novel has in it. Whichever it is, it sounds like you need a mentor or professional guidance for sure.

I get that there can be trust issues when it comes to getting coverage. I have experienced the good the bad and the ugly myself. Good feedback with useful direction. Horrible feedback where you can tell the reader was probably watching TV while reading and not fully paying attention or feedback that rips everything apart with no mercy and no direction.

With that said, coverage has been very useful in general. I would seriously consider some of Stage32's script coverage services https://www.stage32.com/scriptservices/coverage

Or their script consulting services https://www.stage32.com/scriptservices/consulting

If you do not want to take that route, you can either join the writer's room https://www.stage32.com/writers-room where you have a community to share with or take up @Aris and John on their offer to help first. See if that fixes your problem before you spend any money, and after, if you feel you need more help, check out the services I mentioned above.

Kevin Jackson I did use one of there coverages one time in the early stages and it was helpful and then i also used greenlight coverage and it has been helpful. thank you for your insight and i did take aris and john up on there offer so att he moment just waiting to here back

I would really like to get feedback from my fellow writers... If you wanna help me you could reach out and I'll gladly send you the script

Is it? AI?

If not, why not push back against the Prof. If it is, you're busted.

Hey E Langley I didn't use AI. I never use Ai when it comes to writing scripts. I guess it seemed too good lol.

Yeah, that must be it. LOL

Jon Taipei - absolutely love your contributions to empowering creativity! You should be really proud of the students that have been in your orbit and watching them succeed. What types of creative projects are you working on lately?

Amanda Toney Thank you so much for your kind words and for all the effort you put into Stage32 as well! Your comment truly made my day :) The journey can be uncertain and intense at times, but the feedback from my academy makes it all worthwhile!

I'm excited to share a few of my current projects:

In Production:

MSN - (Producer and Main Subject) A feature-length documentary about my high-stakes journey in this uncertain industry, focusing on entrepreneurship, founding my academy, and the creative process of spearheading projects. I'm targeting Sheffield and Academy Award-qualifying festivals and may seek a mentor for the director during post-production and support to navigate festivals and beyond. By sharing what we're doing in our corner of the world, I hope to inspire, motivate, and attract more people to follow a similar path or join ours.

Planned/In Development:

YouTube Media Arm - (Producer and Central Figure) I'm seeking a Showrunner/Partner to help build a high-production value show, owning strategy, direction and execution, that showcases my diverse talents in tech, communication, business/sales, acting, Argentine tango, storytelling, writing, producing, community-building, directing and more.

I'd love to hear more about what you're working on as well!

Hello

My name is Kadiri Mpita. I am very passionate about storytelling, screenwriting, and creating cinematic action/adventure stories. I saw your announcement for casting and crew, and I would love the opportunity to contribute to your project, learn, and grow alongside your team.

Although I am new to the industry, I bring dedication, creativity, and a strong interest in action and adventure storytelling. I would be happy to discuss how I can help your project. Could we connect further? You can reach me here or via email at kadirimpita@gmail.com

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best regards,

Kadiri Mpita

Hi Jon Taipei I don't know if you might find this useful but I enjoy attending the open houses hosted by Ashley the Head Of Community. I've been on the platform a while and a few times management have attended or other experienced community members do. Lots of information shared and tips and tricks to get the most out of the platform.

Greetings,

My name is Beckham B David, and I represent Luminleaf Books, a growing book club and active reader community made up of readers who enjoy emotionally intense, immersive, and thought-provoking fiction. Our readers are especially drawn to stories of betrayal, resilience, revenge, justice, and heroic transformation.

I recently came across your book, The Bloodstained Scepter: A Tale of Betrayal and Justice, and shared its overview with our community. The response was immediate and powerful.

Readers were deeply struck by the haunting contrast between the Prince’s public innocence and his hidden cruelty, the tragic betrayal of the young girl, and the emotional weight of the surviving child’s journey. The story sparked strong discussion around trauma, destiny, justice, and whether true redemption can exist after unforgivable acts.

The transformation of the hidden heir into a fearless warrior seeking justice resonated strongly with our members. Many described the final confrontation as deeply satisfying, emotionally intense, and symbolically powerful, the rise of a new ruler born from suffering, compassion, and moral strength.

At Luminleaf Books, we spotlight authors whose stories provoke emotion, conversation, and reflection. Through our website, reader newsletters, and curated book features, we help bring powerful stories directly in front of engaged readers who actively discover and support impactful authors

Greetings Beckham,

​Thank you very much for your kind words. These stories come straight from my heart, and I am truly touched that they resonated so deeply with your readers at Luminleaf Books.

​My goal is to share these stories with as many people as possible, and I would appreciate your help in bringing them to a wider audience. I am very interested in exploring how we can collaborate to make this happen.

​I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the next steps.

​Best regards,

Gihan Asanka Bandara

Typo in poster.

Gihan Asanka, register a copyright immediately before any further engagement with anyone.

Jeff E. Gregory

once again I am condemned on by my name . I never claimed to be anyone else other than who I am . just cause unfortunately some old football star go by the same name doesn’t mean I’m impersonating. Don’t be so quick to judge any book by its cover

Richard, this is such a sharp observation — structure absolutely shapes tone.

When I’m balancing mystery, atmosphere, and ensemble in a pilot, I think in terms of emotional anchoring.

Episode 1 doesn’t need to explain the mystery — it needs to define the emotional contract with the audience.

Who are we supposed to feel through?

If that anchor is clear, you can afford ambiguity elsewhere.

With dual timelines, I usually outline the threads separately first — but then I map them against each other by thematic echo, not plot mechanics. The timelines shouldn’t just inform each other; they should argue with each other.

And in psychological horror, I decide early what the story is really about (guilt, identity, denial, corruption, etc.). What you reveal early should reinforce that core — not the mythology. Myth can wait. Emotional truth cannot.

Would love to hear how others calibrate that first-hour balance.

Radoslav Isakov this is exactly the kind of thinking I’ve been wrestling with. Especially your point about emotional anchoring. In my double‑premiere, Episode 1 is almost entirely about establishing the emotional contract, while Episode 2 tightens the ritualistic pressure.

I love what you said about timelines arguing with each other. That’s very much how I’m approaching mine. Not as mirrors, but as emotional counterpoints that expose what the characters can’t articulate yet.

For you, when you’re defining that emotional anchor in Episode 1, do you start with a single POV character, or do you let the ensemble share that weight?

Richard! If you'd like to chat with me I can tell you everything we did. We wrote an entire season of a fantasy tv show. and yes, the balance is challenging

Hi, Valeri Kolev. Welcome to the Stage 32 community!

Congratulations on completing AFTER THE SILENCE. Prestige, character-driven true-story dramas definitely have a strong lane when the emotional core hits. Stage 32 has a blog that’ll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals worldwide: https://www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-p...

You might also want to reach out to the Education Team at edu@stage32.com. They can recommend classes, labs, or webinars that fit prestige true-story drama and help you sharpen your pitch before sending it out.

And consider contacting the Success Team at success@stage32.com. The team can guide you toward producers and executives who are actively looking for grounded, emotional dramas.

Looking forward to hearing more about your work!

That's awesome. Welcome Valeri Kolev It takes a lot of effort, research and time to work with stories inspired by true events. Good luck networking and moving forward with this project.

It's one of my favorite past times even as we travel the world!!!

I don't go habitually but it's very hard to beat the theatre experience with a group of friends. Wish drive-in theatres were still around, too (RIP Twilight Drive-In, I'm glad I finally got to experience it).