Writing a book can give you creative control, build your audience, and maybe even create valuable IP for potential screen adaptation.
Date: Sunday, 27 April
Time: 16:40
Room: TBC
Filmed: TBC
When producers say they want established intellectual property, savvy screenwriters are discovering a powerful strategy: write the book first. Join our panel of published authors as they reveal how writing books is not only creatively satisfying, it could open a back door into the screenwriting success we all crave.
Our experienced panelists will share their journeys through traditional and self-publishing routes, offering practical insights into building your story world on your own terms.
Whether you’re frustrated with development hell or looking to take control of your creative destiny, this session will show you how publishing can become a powerful tool in developing as a storyteller. Learn why many writers are choosing to establish their stories in book form first, and how this approach might be the game-changer your career needs.
Speakers In This Session
Nicola May // Bestselling Author & Independent Publishing Advocate
Nicola champions independent publishing while creating bestselling romantic comedies that capture readers’ hearts and imagination.
Tom Mead // Author
Tom Mead revives the Golden Age detective tradition through his acclaimed Joseph Spector mysteries, blending classic locked-room puzzles with theatrical flair.
