Have you ever imagined your book becoming a movie or television series? Bringing a story from the page to the screen involves more than simply turning a manuscript into a screenplay. It requires understanding what makes a story appealing to producers, how screenwriting differs from novel writing, and how to navigate the film and television industry.
Join professional screenwriter and Academy Award-winning Nicholl Fellowship recipient Alan Roth for a 90-minute webinar on Zoom exploring the process of adapting books for film and television. Drawing on his experience working with producers and developing projects for both mediums, Alan will walk participants through the steps of evaluating a book’s potential, understanding screenplay structure and formatting, and preparing materials to pitch a project to producers.
He’ll also explore the practical side of getting your work in front of industry professionals, whether you choose to write your own screenplay or collaborate with an experienced screenwriter.
In this webinar, you will learn:
- How to determine whether your book has commercial potential for film or television.
- How to identify whether your story is better suited for a feature film, television series, or another screen format.
- What makes screenwriting different from novel writing, including screenplay structure, formatting, and essential software.
- How to create supporting materials, including treatments and pitch decks.
- What to consider when adapting your own work versus hiring or collaborating with a professional screenwriter.
- How to approach producers and explore opportunities to get your project in front of industry decision-makers.
- Whether you’re actively considering adapting your book or simply curious about the possibilities, this webinar will help demystify the process and provide practical insights into taking your story from page to screen.
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm
- Location: NHWP Zoom Room
- Cost: $35 for NHWP members | $45 for non-members
- Additional information, including the Zoom link, will be emailed 1 to 2 days prior to the event.
- Register: https://nhwp.app.neoncrm.com/event-detail?event=2914
About Alan Roth:
Alan Roth is a professional screenwriter, a Fellow of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and an adjunct professor of screenwriting at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s School of the Arts. He is a recipient of the prestigious Academy Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting for his original screenplay Jersey City Story. Alan works with producers, production companies, and entertainment industry professionals to develop projects for film and television, including adapting existing literary works for the screen. His professional experience and teaching background offer writers valuable insight into both the creative and business aspects of screenwriting.
For more information, visit Alan-Roth.com.
