Screenplay to Novel

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom talk about writing with edge—explicit language, adult situations—and why they don't believe in softening it or apologizing for it when it fits the story. Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497 Email Screenplay to Novel: [email protected] Buy the book / HIT ESCAPE: Amazon.com "Hit Escape" is a time-bending novel about memory, consequence, and the fragile line between who we were and who we are. Both intimate and speculative, it explores regret, second chances, and the day that refuses to stay in the past.

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom dive into the trap many self-published authors face—releasing a book, rereading it, finding flaws, and feeling the urge to fix and republish… only to repeat the cycle all over again. Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497 Email Screenplay to Novel: [email protected] Buy the book / HIT ESCAPE: Amazon.com "Hit Escape" is a time-bending novel about memory, consequence, and the fragile line between who we were and who we are. Both intimate and speculative, it explores regret, second chances, and the day that refuses to stay in the past.

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom break down why preserving your original screenplay dialogue is critical when converting it into a novel—and how it helps maintain character voice, rhythm, and authenticity. Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497 Email Screenplay to Novel: [email protected] Buy the book / HIT ESCAPE: Amazon.com "Hit Escape" is a time-bending novel about memory, consequence, and the fragile line between who we were and who we are. Both intimate and speculative, it explores regret, second chances, and the day that refuses to stay in the past.

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom talk about the challenge of starting another screenplay-to-novel conversion after finishing the first—when the excitement, momentum, and sense of discovery aren't quite the same. How do you recapture that energy, and what do you do when the drive just isn't there? Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497 Email Screenplay to Novel: [email protected] Buy the book / HIT ESCAPE: Amazon.com "Hit Escape" is a time-bending novel about memory, consequence, and the fragile line between who we were and who we are. Both intimate and speculative, it explores regret, second chances, and the day that refuses to stay in the past.

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom talk about writing without an audience—the reality of creating something when no one's watching, no one's waiting, and no one's reacting. Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497 Email Screenplay to Novel: [email protected] Buy the book / HIT ESCAPE: Amazon.com "Hit Escape" is a time-bending novel about memory, consequence, and the fragile line between who we were and who we are. Both intimate and speculative, it explores regret, second chances, and the day that refuses to stay in the past.

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom explore what happens when you take a screenplay, turn it into a novel… and then consider pitching it back to Hollywood. Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497 Email Screenplay to Novel: [email protected] Buy the book / HIT ESCAPE: Amazon.com "Hit Escape" is a time-bending novel about memory, consequence, and the fragile line between who we were and who we are. Both intimate and speculative, it explores regret, second chances, and the day that refuses to stay in the past.

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom dig into a surprising idea—can converting a screenplay into a novel actually improve the original script? Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497 Email Screenplay to Novel: [email protected] Buy the book / HIT ESCAPE: Amazon.com "Hit Escape" is a time-bending novel about memory, consequence, and the fragile line between who we were and who we are. Both intimate and speculative, it explores regret, second chances, and the day that refuses to stay in the past.

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom break down the biggest adjustment in turning a screenplay into a novel: shifting from visual storytelling to the inner world of a character—and how that change transforms the entire writing process. Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497 Email Screenplay to Novel: [email protected] Buy the book / HIT ESCAPE: Amazon.com "Hit Escape" is a time-bending novel about memory, consequence, and the fragile line between who we were and who we are. Both intimate and speculative, it explores regret, second chances, and the day that refuses to stay in the past.

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom discuss why trusting the reader may be one of the most important skills in writing a novel. From avoiding unnecessary exposition to resisting the urge to clarify every beat, they explore how giving readers room to think and feel can elevate a story—and why over-control often weakens it. Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497 Email Screenplay to Novel: [email protected] Buy the book / HIT ESCAPE: Amazon.com "Hit Escape" is a time-bending novel about memory, consequence, and the fragile line between who we were and who we are. Both intimate and speculative, it explores regret, second chances, and the day that refuses to stay in the past.

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom discuss the hidden danger of being able to endlessly revise and republish through Kindle Direct Publishing—and how constant tweaking can slowly dilute the strength of a finished novel. Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497 Email Screenplay to Novel: [email protected] Buy the book — Hit Escape — at Amazon.com Hit Escape is a time-bending novel about regret, consequence, and the dangerous allure of second chances. When a disillusioned attorney is thrust back into a pivotal day from her youth, she must decide whether to rewrite her future or return to the life she built.

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom talk about how to tread lightly when writing sex scenes—why less is often more, and how intimacy on the page should serve character and story rather than shock value. Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497 Email Screenplay to Novel: [email protected] Buy the book / HIT ESCAPE: Amazon.com "Hit Escape" is a time-bending novel about memory, consequence, and the fragile line between who we were and who we are. Both intimate and speculative, it explores regret, second chances, and the day that refuses to stay in the past.

In this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom talk about the pressure of picking the next screenplay to turn into a novel, and why the right choice matters even more the second time around. Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497 Email Screenplay to Novel: [email protected] Buy the book / HIT ESCAPE: Amazon.com "Hit Escape" is a time-bending novel about memory, consequence, and the fragile line between who we were and who we are. Both intimate and speculative, it explores regret, second chances, and the day that refuses to stay in the past.

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom explore why not every screenplay is meant to become a novel. They discuss how a script can work brilliantly on screen but still struggle in prose, and how to recognize whether a story truly wants to be told as a book. Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497 Email Screenplay to Novel: [email protected] Buy the book / HIT ESCAPE: Amazon.com "Hit Escape" is a time-bending novel about memory, consequence, and the fragile line between who we were and who we are. Both intimate and speculative, it explores regret, second chances, and the day that refuses to stay in the past.

On this episode of Scereenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom explore the double-edged sword of Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP): the power to republish your novel at any time. They discuss how endless control can lead to endless revisions—and why sometimes the hardest part of writing isn't fixing a book, but letting it go. Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497 Email Screenplay to Novel: [email protected] Buy the book / HIT ESCAPE: Amazon.com "Hit Escape" is a time-bending novel about memory, consequence, and the fragile line between who we were and who we are. Both intimate and speculative, it explores regret, second chances, and the day that refuses to stay in the past.

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom discuss the pros and cons of using artificial intelligence in the writing process—where it can be a powerful assistant, and where it can quickly become a creative trap if relied on too heavily. Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497 Email Screenplay to Novel: [email protected] Buy the book / HIT ESCAPE: Amazon.com "Hit Escape" is a time-bending novel about memory, consequence, and the fragile line between who we were and who we are. Both intimate and speculative, it explores regret, second chances, and the day that refuses to stay in the past.

In this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom reflect on what it's really like to go through the entire screenplay-to-novel process and come out the other side with a published book—as Mark just did with his new novel, Hit Escape. Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497 Email Screenplay to Novel: [email protected] Buy the book / HIT ESCAPE: Amazon.com "Hit Escape" is a time-bending novel about memory, consequence, and the fragile line between who we were and who we are. Both intimate and speculative, it explores regret, second chances, and the day that refuses to stay in the past.

In this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom talk about the finishing stages that come after conversion—the merging pass, paragraph shaping, and the final cleanup and polish that make a screenplay read like a real novel. Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497 Email Screenplay to Novel: [email protected] Buy the book / HIT ESCAPE: Amazon.com "Hit Escape" is a time-bending novel about memory, consequence, and the fragile line between who we were and who we are. Both intimate and speculative, it explores regret, second chances, and the day that refuses to stay in the past.

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom talk about the Expansion Pass, the step where a story built from a script starts to deepen — adding emotion, perspective, and meaning beyond what can be shown on the screen. Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497 Email Screenplay to Novel: [email protected]

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom dig into the Layering Pass—the moment when a converted screenplay finally starts to breathe. They discuss how small details, reactions, and character perspective turn flat prose into something alive, and why this step is where the book truly begins to feel like a novel. Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497 Email Screenplay to Novel: [email protected]

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom explain the first step in taking a film script and beginning to turn it into novel prose.  Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497 Email Screenplay to Novel: [email protected]