ASK & DISCUSS INDEX

7 years, 11 months ago - Bob Eckhard

Hi Lawrence,
Without having read the book, surely with your ability to find investors you could make this happen yourself - it wouldn't be hard to get a writer onboard though finding a story thread with a theme relevant for today might be slightly problematic (though not impossible).
Bob

7 years, 11 months ago - Lawrence Perry

Hi Bob,
Normal practice for a book is to attract a producer's interest - so far I have one that has had two readers read it, both thought it good for a documentary and perhaps three episodes, but if other members had more material it potentially could go further.

7 years, 11 months ago - Stephen Potts

Hi Lawrence,
I specialise in writing historically set adaptations,
and have one previous and two present deals in place for WW2 stories (one based on a novel, one on true events)., so I may be in a position to comment. I have just ordered the book and look forward to reading it.
In my experience having existing IP like this is a major advantage, but few investors will pile in without a a clear strategy (TV or feature, documentary or dramatisation, specific angle etc ) and a well developed script. This requires a producer prepared to run with the project on a speculative basis, usually engaging a writer also prepared to write on spec. And to do that writer and producer must be sufficiently confident that the project is original enough and appealing enough to find a wide audience at home (TV) and abroad (feature).

7 years, 11 months ago - Lawrence Perry

Stephen I have a film director who is taking it on holday with him - for the book I can send you the copy (you do not have to buy)

My email lawrence.perry@nym.hush.com