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Film & TV • Book-to-Screen Development

Film & TV Adaptation Strategy

A clear plan for how to approach book-to-screen opportunities: format, materials, priorities and next steps.

Know where to start.

Many authors are unsure whether to pursue film or television, which materials they need, or how to approach the industry.

An adaptation strategy brings those decisions together into a practical plan based on your book, rights position and goals. Book-to-screen work is exploratory. Phoenix helps you prepare and pursue opportunities, but no service can guarantee representation, adaptation, sale, financing, production or placement.

What we can do

  • Format Recommendation

    Film, television, limited series or web and streaming options.

  • Materials Plan

    Which pitch and development materials to prepare, and in what order.

  • Outreach Approach

    How and when to research and approach potential screen partners.

  • Roadmap

    A staged plan of realistic next steps.

Who it's for

  • Novelists with a standalone or series
  • Non-fiction authors with a true or narrative story
  • Published and self-published authors
  • Authors exploring film or television for the first time
  • Authors with existing adaptation interest who need materials

How it works

  1. Step 01

    Tell us about your book

    Share your book, stage, audience, timeline and the help you're looking for.

  2. Step 02

    We review your goals

    Our team looks at what you want to achieve and where your book is today.

  3. Step 03

    We recommend the right approach

    You get a clear recommendation, scope and custom quote — no obligation.

  4. Step 04

    We create or execute the work

    Once you approve the plan, our specialists deliver the work and keep you updated.

  5. Step 05

    We review the next steps with you

    We go through what was delivered and whether there's a sensible next stage.

Why Phoenix

We look at your book as a whole, not one task in isolation. The same team can connect film & tv adaptation strategy with the editing, publishing, marketing or media work around it, so each piece supports the next. We explain what we recommend and why, agree the scope with you before starting, and never promise sales, rankings, coverage or reviews.

Custom packages available

Built around your project.

Every author, book, audience, timeline and goal is different. Tell us what you're trying to accomplish and we'll recommend a suitable approach.

  • Your book
  • Manuscript length
  • Number of assets
  • Campaign scope
  • Timeline
  • Platforms
  • Audience
  • Geographic markets
  • Level of ongoing support
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Start with a conversation

Could your book belong on screen?

Tell us about your book and what you're hoping to explore. We'll review the information you provide and help identify the appropriate next step.