Nearly every author thinks their book would make a great movie. But how does a book actually get from the page to the screen, and what do you need to know before you sign anything? In this episode, Ferol sits down with Maggie Marr, entertainment attorney, former ICM motion picture literary agent, and author of over 20 books, for a frank inside look at how Hollywood works and how indie authors can position themselves to get there.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How development executives find books, and why your reader platform matters more than your publisher
What an option agreement actually means, what it costs, and what you give up during the option period
Whether indie authors are at a disadvantage with Hollywood (the answer may surprise you)
Rightscenter: the free tool authors can use to make their film and TV rights discoverable to studios and streamers
The red flags that identify a scam "Hollywood inquiry", including the long con Maggie has seen play out in real time
What a realistic film and TV deal looks like: purchase prices from $11K to $2M, EP credits, per-episode royalties, and why back-end participation is almost never worth waiting for
How to get creative control as an author, and why asking for final cut is a deal-killer
The contract clauses that haunt authors: perpetual attachments, shopping agreement traps, and development materials that survive an expired option
What genres are hot in Hollywood right now: domestic thrillers, romanticy, and the emerging dystopian wave
The three-item punch list every author should complete before lightning strikes
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