Lori Wilde: Author in Weatherford, Texas.

Ask Me Anything (AMA) 6/21 to 6/22- Adaptations and the Media Rights Process

I am an agent in the Media Rights department in APA’s LA office, representing the film and TV rights to books, authors, publishing libraries, and/or any kind of literary work that can be source material for adaptation to the big or small screen. I have optioned literary properties in both film and t...

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MerriLea Kyllo

I wrote a novel that has generated some interest for the screen. I decided to do a miniseries versus screenplay to keep the integrity of the story (also so the people who loved the book wouldn't hate...

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Marcel Nault Jr.

I have a question:

What are the criterias that determine if a book can be adapted to film or television?

McCracken Poston

I've got a great book, a true crime/true story, ready to go. Look, it's right there in my hand. Seriously, I'm not finding a lot here for authors with books that are not already turned to screenplays. Am I missing a great room or special group here?

Samuel Minier

Great article - I like the emphasis of thinking about how these story components will be communicated cinematically/experientially rather than cerebrally (which is sometimes the case in written fiction).

Haley Mary

Thanks for sharing your creative journey, Lori. It's a good reminder that success doesn't happen overnight and that was really eye opening that you wrote the books starting in 2006 and the movies didn't get released until 2022. Shows you have to have perseverance in this business.

Pamela Jaye Smith

CONGRATULATIONS, Lori!!! Thanks for giving out these valuable tips, I especially like #5 The Innovative Idea. And #6 Irony. Wishing you all good fortune with your series.

Elizabeth Dickinson

Thanks, Lori, that felt authentic and true...so glad your ideas finally took hold...it gives me hope :) Take care and enjoy your success!

Thank you, Lori

Maurice Vaughan

Fantastic blog, Lori! You said, “If your character doesn’t take action toward achieving a goal or allows themselves to be tossed around by the whims of fate, they won’t produce cinematic catnip. There’s nothing for your audience to see.” That's similar to the note I got during my first script feedba...

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Sydney S
Write Your Female Driven One-Hour Television Pilot in 8 Weeks!

Stage 32 is eager to welcome Colleen back for this upcoming 8-part lab! You will work one-on-one with Colleen on your female-driven one-hour television pilot from concept to completed script. You will receive direct and personalized feedback on your work throughout the eight weeks so you walk away f...

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Reenita Malhotra Hora

I am loving this class too. So sorry I have been MIA in sessions - last few weeks have been horrendous. I am hoping to join in person next session but definitely from the one after next.

Reenita Malhotra Hora

Are folks in this class up for creating/continuing with a writing group after the class ends?

Linda Brosseau

I am, Reenita!

Hi all

So good to be here,

My name is Brigitte Millar and I am an actress with recurring credits in 007 James Bond and Harry Potter. I recently joined the stage 32 thought leader team. My first article went live a month ago and I love the interaction here on stage 32. Lovely to meet you all. I am particular...

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Brigitte Millar

I've been busy also. It seems a busy year for ecerybody

Maurice Vaughan

That's great to hear, Brigitte Millar! Are you acting in any productions right now, or any upcoming productions?

Brigitte Millar

I.m self taping for projects right now and honing my acting skills

Jed Power
Introduce myself again

Hope I'm not overdoing it, but it was mentioned ok to repeat Introduce yourself! My name is Jed Power. I am the author of the 8-book Dan Marlowe/Hampton

Beach, NH mystery Series. I have a completed screenplay adapting the first book in this Series, “The Boss of Hampton Beach,” into a one-hour Pilot,...

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Jed Power

Thanks, Nick.

Kelly E. Keough

Jed, definitely and noted.

Richard "RB" Botto

That's what IYW is for! Introduce yourself each time. But, as important (lost on many), be sure to contribute to other IY posts and hit that Network Request button! If you're not making connections this weekend, you're losing the battle and the war.

Chad Michael Ward
Hello!

Have I really been a member of this site for 11 years?! Just now returning to use the site with any real regularity, so I thought I'd stop by and say hello!

I'm a director-turned-cinematographer and screenwriter, originally from Los Angeles, who re-located to Northern Sweden two years ago. I'm a huge...

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Sydney S

Welcome back, excited to see you around the community!

GiGi Raines

That's awesome! Where is it shooting?

Chad Michael Ward

GiGi Raines It's shooting in West Virginia.

Dana Hawthorne
Screenwriting with Brain Injuries

I wanted to hop on here and talk about something that has changed my life, especially as a screenwriter. Last December, I was in a car accident. I seemed fine at first, but that quickly changed in the following days. It lead to me seeking treatment.

As I’m going through treatment, I start to realize...

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Alister Brooks

Thank you for sharing that, Dana. Taking an adverse situation and transforming it the way you have is nothing short of miraculous. I applaud you for that. Not only inspirational but something I can deeply relate to. I could never express it in the terms that you did. Thank you!

David Abrookin

Thanks for sharing, Dana Hawthorne. That's an incredible perspective to have. I'm very inspired.

Craig D Griffiths

I have a similar injury. I miss word and use the wrong words constantly.

My weapon of choice is “text to speech” on all devices. Things like readthrough.com to read screenplays. Accessibility setting i...

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Morrison James
Happy Weekend Stage 32er's - Greetings from OZ!

Hello All You Stage 32er's,

Wishing you all a very Happy Weekend.

Very exciting week just gone! I have had two direct offers in U.S SAG feature films shooting later this year.

And for the first time ever - very excited. I have been cast to play twins in new TV Series starting to shoot in November "An U...

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Maurice Vaughan

Happy Weekend, Morrison James. Hope you're doing great in Oz. I think that's the coolest nickname for a country.

Leonardo Ramirez

Congratulations Morrison James! And yes...happy is good!

Ashley Renee Smith

Congratulations, Morrison James!

Actress

Hi! Just wanted to introduce myself. I’m a working character actress - visit my work at IMDB.me/JakiLauper - always looking to work with more folks on great projects! :)

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Jaki Lauper. I'm doing great. I hope the WGA strike ends soon. I also hope the SAG and AMPTP can come to a fair deal without a strike. The DGA too.

Jaki Lauper

Yes exactly Maurice Vaughan totally agree!! Stay well:)

Maurice Vaughan

Thanks, Jaki Lauper. You as well.

Great article!

Brian Lajeunesse
Let me clear my throat.

I've been on Stage 32 for about a year now. Thought I'd re-introduce myself. I've had some great experiences with pitch sessions and coverage and phone calls with executives and creatives. I've seen the difference good coverage can do for a script. My one hour sci-fi script WHAT THINGS WILL COME has...

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Lori Wilde

Congrats, Brian.

Maurice Vaughan

Congratulations on WHAT THINGS WILL COME doing better in competitions and gaining interest, Brian Lajeunesse! You come up with catchy titles.

Marcel Nault Jr.

Hello Brian! Congrats for all of your success!

Dana Hawthorne
Howdy, howdy!

Formerly Dana Langston. I’ve been writing for twelve years. I attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and was honored nationally by the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts for my writing at age 17. I’m passionate, stubborn, and ready to work until my fingers bleed.

I don't limit myself to...

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Dana. A news producer wrapped up in a military conspiracy. She's gonna be a fish-out-of-water. Big time.

Lori Wilde

Hi, Dana. Welcome. What a resume you have!

Sam Sokolow

Hi Dana - it’s great to meet you here in the community! I’m the Director of Education here at Stage 32. If I can ever recommend any of our education for you or be of any help on your Stage 32 journey...

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Cinematic Catnip

I'm blogging today about how I "made" it. Drop by and say "hi". https://www.stage32.com/blog/cinematic-catnip-crafting-novels-with-visua......

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Lori Wilde

Thanks, D.E. I've learned a lot over the years and enjoying sharing my experiences. Everyone had their own path. Use what works for you, and ditch the rest.

Jed Power

Lori, Did you have an agent submitting your pitch? Did you have any previous writing experience that publisher knew about? I always thought it was very rare for a publisher to buy a FICTION book on pitch only from an unknown writer?

Lori Wilde

Great question, Jed. I did have an agent and I had been previously published, but until that pitch, I'd been required to submit a full three chapter and synopsis proposal.

Lori's network

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Tim Beck
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Dana Hawthorne
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