Introduce Yourself : Adaptations by Paul David Brazill

Hey, Paul David Brazill. Since you're struggling to adapt your books into scripts, I think hiring a professional is the way to go. The quality will be better.

Your question reminds me of "The Offer." Mario Puzio struggled with adapting The Godfather and he and Frances Ford Coppola had to do it together. I agree with Maurice Vaughan , it may just be worth it to hire a professional.

Hi Paul David Brazill - I also made the leap from published author to screenwriter. I think it depends on how you're struggling. Personally, I wouldn't give up but instead, be patient with yourself. There are some wonderful books that I read starting out that helped me a great deal. 1. Save the Cat 2. The Hollywood Standard by Chris Riley and more.

Sometimes, it's the mindset that gets in our way. After Mario Puzo wrote "The Godfather" he felt that he had failed as a screenwriter. So he went to the store and picked up a book on screenwriting. The introduction said, "See, 'The Godfather'". It took me a few years of studying before I finally tackled it but if that is something you feel strongly you want to accomplish, I believe you can. It's a different animal that books but again, if you feel like it's in the bucket list, don't give up.

Hey Paul I would take a look at our Book Adaptation Review (https://www.stage32.com/scriptservices/coverage/buy?id=66) where you can chat with one of our professionals on the best way to move forward. Cheers!

Thanks all. It's strange because I studied screenwriting in London in the '90s- Syd Field was the guru of the time- and I still try to follow a screenwriting approach to my own fiction. The first fiction I wrote was a neo- noir called Rain City Moon. (You can tell it was the early '90s lol) But when I try to adapt my own stuff, there's clearly too much exposition and I creep into voice over a lot. I probably don't kill enough of my own darlings. Maurice's advice makes sense. Or maybe I'll start afresh with a completely new script. - you're never too old to learn, or relearn. I hope!

Agreed. You're never too old. And what you describe are issues that I had to work through but I did. And in the end it felt fulfilling and downright fun. I have read Syd Field's work. There's good info there. But since then there have been books available that make it a little easier to absorb.

You're welcome, Paul David Brazill. Or do a mix of what I suggested and what Leonardo Ramirez suggested. Hire a professional to adapt your books while you continue to learn how to adapt books into scripts so you can do it one day. Whatever works best for you.

Welcome, Paul David Brazill! Glad to have you here!