Description: Adaptations have long been the mainstay of Hollywood films--not only books, but also short stories, plays, musicals, and true-life experiences. This comprehensive, step-by-step handbook for both aspiring and already established screenwriters draws on examples from well-known adaptations and includes interviews with some of today's top screenwriters.
Brief description: Linda Seger (1945-2026) was a script consultant for many years, working with writers, directors, producers, and companies throughout the world, including Tony Bill, William Kelley, TriStar Pictures, and the New Zealand Film Commission. She gave seminars for ABC and CBS television networks, Embassy Television, the "MacGyver" series, and for producers and writers in Rome, London, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Dr. Seger was the author of Making a Good Script Great and Creating Unforgettable Characters.
Review Quotes:
"Should be required reading...clear, thorough, and extremely helpful. I highly recommend it." --Richard Zanuck, producer of Driving Miss Daisy
"Once you have a piece of source material, adapting it for film seems simple. It isn't--as we have all learned. But it will be easier in the future, thanks to Linda Seger's comprehensive and artful book." --Stan Margulies, producer of Roots and Separate but Equal