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Author Archives: John Folsom

Book-To-Film Adaptation Tips

July 9, 2008 | John Folsom | Comments: 0

Douglas Preston, who frequently collaborates with Lincoln Child (they’ve penned 11 novels together and are best known for their Agent Pendergast series), recently shared his thoughts on adaptations, specifically the 1997 movie adaptation of their first Pendergast novel, Relic.

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Turning a Novel into a Screenplay

July 9, 2008 | John Folsom | Comments: 0

Let’s face it: A novel and a screenplay are two very different creatures. It’s like comparing a housecat with a bobcat—both are cats, but one you want curled up on your lap and the other, not so much.

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What Producers Want

July 9, 2008 | John Folsom | Comments: 0

Producer Lynda Obst loves literature. She’s shepherded five novels to the big screen with more in the works. So, what does the producer of films like Contact, How Lose A Guy in Ten Days, and The Fisher King, look for when reading a book or article?

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