All authors think about what it would be like to see their book on the big screen or on a television set. But what are the opportunity costs of adaptation? Take a deep dive into this question and more with J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon. You will learn:
- J.’s recent experience teaching Rachel Herron about the Story Grid and how teaching others can help you improve your own skills
- How a little bit of planning can make your process more effective
- Some minor changes to the show
- Zach shares some advice for improving visibility on short-term promotions like BookBub ads + how to take advantage of that improved visibility when the promotion ends
- How Amazon’s algorithm favors steady sales over large spikes in sales
- The opportunity costs of adaptation vs. the benefits: is it really worthwhile for you to pursue adaptation to TV or film?
- The factors you need to consider before you choose to pursue adaptations for your novels
- How J. and Zach feel about the future of adaptations for their own work
The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.
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Links:
Nintendo Dads Podcast #184 w/ Zach guest hosting – http://vgtribune.com/nintendo-dads-podcast-184-with-cool-zach/
The Petal to the Metal Episode #73 – Plot Fundamentals Part 1 – http://thepetaltothemetal.com/ep073/
The Petal to the Metal Episode #74 – Plot Fundamentals Part 2 – http://thepetaltothemetal.com/ep074/
The Petal to the Metal Episode #76 – Plot Fundamentals Part 3 – http://thepetaltothemetal.com/ep076/
The Career Author – http://www.thecareerauthor.com
Patreon – http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor
Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 – http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit
Night of the Writing Dead – http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com Authors on a Train – http://www.authorsonatrain.com