Film & TV • Book-to-Screen Development
Story & Character Development
Strengthen the story and characters for screen: arcs, stakes, visual moments and dramatic structure.
Build the story a screen adaptation needs.
What works in prose doesn't always translate directly to screen. Internal thoughts, long timelines and large casts often need rethinking.
Phoenix works with you to develop the story and characters in a way that suits screen storytelling. 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
Character Arcs
Clarify goals, change and conflict for the key characters.
Dramatic Structure
Shape acts, turning points and stakes.
Visual Storytelling
Identify the moments that would work best on screen.
Story Bible
A reference document for the world, characters and tone.
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
Tell us about your book
Share your book, stage, audience, timeline and the help you're looking for.
We review your goals
Our team looks at what you want to achieve and where your book is today.
We recommend the right approach
You get a clear recommendation, scope and custom quote — no obligation.
We create or execute the work
Once you approve the plan, our specialists deliver the work and keep you updated.
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 story & character development 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.
Pricing may vary depending on
- Your book
- Manuscript length
- Number of assets
- Campaign scope
- Timeline
- Platforms
- Audience
- Geographic markets
- Level of ongoing support
- Not sure which service you need? Talk to our team.
- Need several services together? We can build a custom package.
- Need something different? Talk to our team about a custom project.
- Have a different requirement or budget in mind? Tell us about your project.
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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.