Written by
jaron summers (c) 2024
Thick novels sell.
Their depth offers blueprints for binge-worthy TV series. Or feature films.
Each hefty tome carries a universe. Heroes embark on quests, their flaws birthing conflicts and victories. These are narratives ripe for the screen.
Consider AI’s role. Could machines craft such epics? The thought tickles the imagination.
At this instant, AI seems a tsunamia from hell. Either ride the wild beast or feel its heels smash into your head. I say figure out a way to use its power.
Start by using it to proofread your last chapter. You can do it for free.
Type: Hey AI, please correct this chapter for spelling, grammar and tone. Give me bullet points and page numbers of your corrections.
Hit return. Read the results. Use what works for you.
Digital platforms like SendOwl transform authors into publishers. Stories leap from page to screen, reaching eager audiences worldwide.
I muse on storytelling’s future. My voice, blending past and present, predicts the merging of literary depth with digital breadth. What does that mean?
Within six months AI will write a novel that will win major prizes. Within a year, AI will create a movie that is okay. Within three years AI’s movies will win Academy Awards. Maybe I’m wrong. Maybe it’s two years.
Hollywood craves thick novels. Their complex plots and characters perfect for serial adaptation.
Passion and a smile can open doors here.
Sites like Save the Cat and Scriptshadow guide screenwriters. They reveal the craft’s heart.
You need a few bucks to make your epic, right?
Think: German tax shelters, strategic investments, and maybe this.
Beware of agents demanding upfront fees. True partnerships flourish on mutual success.
A producer’s lunch test? Offer to pay. If they accept, walk away. Your stories deserve better allies.
The secret to writing? The first million words are just the beginning. After, every word is a deeper mystery.
Thick novels are perculating series, inviting viewers into worlds chapter by chapter.
Thick novels often sell for their serial potential. They bridge the literary and digital, promising adventures for readers and viewers alike.
What do I know about guessing the future? Probably not as much as you do.
On the other hand.