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OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · 21d

"Producers search by genre. If yours is confusing or vague, your book is invisible to them. Be clear, be specific, and pass the genre test to make sure you show up in their search results." - By Kayla Bramante, Literary Agent, OptionAvenue.com #booktofilm #optionavenue

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OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · 21d

"The film rights for Margot Lee Shetterly's 'Hidden Figures' were sold based on a book proposal alone! This proves that a powerful concept is the ultimate IP."
- By Kayla Bramante, Literary Agent, OptionAvenue.com
#hiddenfigures #booktofilm #optionavenue #author

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OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · 21d

"Filmmakers: Looking for original IP with a built-in audience? "No Way Home" has 800+ Amazon reviews... ready for book-to-film adaptation. Option it today!" - Kayla Bramante, Literary Agent. optionavenue.com/book/no-way-... #SciFi #OptionAvenue #BookToScreen #FilmAdaptation #MovieRights

OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · 22d

"Producers: Looking for original IP with a built-in audience? "NATIVE BLOOD" has 1.4k+ Amazon reviews... ready for book-to-film adaptation." - Kayla Bramante, Literary Agent. optionavenue.com/book/native-... 📚🎥 #Mystery #OptionAvenue #BookToScreen #FilmAdaptation #MovieRights

OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · 22d

"Producers: Looking for original IP with a built-in audience? "The Red Cotton Fields" has 1,500+ Amazon reviews and a fanbase demanding a book-to-film adaptation." - Kayla Bramante, Literary Agent. optionavenue.com/book/the-red... 📚 🎥 #Drama #OptionAvenue #BookToScreen #FilmAdaptation #MovieRights

OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · 25d

Andrzej Sapkowski's 'The Witcher' went from a Polish book series to a global phenomenon. Thanks to the video game adaptation, into then turned into a Netflix show. Masterclass in how IP can evolve. - By Kayla Bramante, Literary Agent, Founder of OptionAvenue.com #thewitcher #booktofilm #optionavenue

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OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · 25d

"Walter Tevis' 1983 novel 'The Queen's Gambit' was a forgotten gem for decades, but the adaptation for Netflix turned the 37-year-old IP into an Emmy-winning global sensation..." -- By Kayla Bramante, Literary Agent, Founder of OptionAvenue.com
#thequeensgambit #booktofilm #optionavenue

OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · 27d

Authors: You don't need to be a New York Times bestseller to get your book adapted for the big screen! Producers look for high-concept IP. Even more these days... Add your book to www.OptionAvenue.com! #authors #indieauthors #adaptation #optionavenue

OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · 27d

Harry Potter book-to-film adaptation ~ Turning your IP into a film goes way beyond the money earned on that specific deal... Authors: Do you have a story you want to see turned into a film? List it: www.optionavenue.com. #authors #booktok #optionavenue #harrypotter

OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · 29d

Gary K. Wolf's novel was a dark parody where Roger Rabbit is murdered! Director Robert Zemeckis and star Bob Hoskins completely reimagined the IP to create the groundbreaking classic "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." #BookToFilm #OptionAvenue #RogerRabbit optionavenue.com

OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · 29d

Blogger Diablo Cody wrote the script for "Juno" in a local Starbucks. Her unique voice led to an indie blockbuster and an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay! Authors: your unique story matters too: www.OptionAvenue.com #IndieFilm #BookToFilm #Adaptation #OptionAvenue #Juno

OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · 29d

Meg Cabot wrote "The Princess Diaries" while working as a dorm manager at NYU. Director Garry Marshall cast brand new actress Anne Hathaway alongside Julie Andrews... and the rest is history! Get your book adapted too: www.OptionAvenue.com
#Comedy #BookToFilm #OptionAvenue #ThePrincessDiaries

OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · Sep 21

Author Chuck Palahniuk was a diesel mechanic when he wrote the novel "Fight Club." The book sold poorly, but director David Fincher saw its potential. The film, starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton, became a legendary cult classic... www.OptionAvenue.com #FightClub #BradPitt #ChuckPalahniuk #Author

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OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · Sep 21

Winston Groom's novel "Forrest Gump" was a satirical book with a small following. But starring Tom Hanks... it became a beloved American classic that won the Oscar for Best Picture. You never know which indie book will become a hit! www.OptionAvenue.com #ForrestGump #TomHanks

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OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · Sep 21

Amanda Brown wrote "Legally Blonde" based on her real letters from Stanford Law. This small-press book turned into an iconic blockbuster, thanks to Reese Witherspoon... Proof that a unique voice is powerful IP. www.OptionAvenue.com #LegallyBlonde #OptionAvenue #ReeseWitherspoon

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OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · Sep 20

Neuroscientist Lisa Genova self-published "Still Alice" after countless rejections... adapted and led to Julianne Moore's unforgettable, Oscar-winning performance. Authors: Get your book adapted too www.OptionAvenue.com #Drama #BookToFilm #Adaptation #Hollywood #OptionAvenue

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OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · Sep 19

William P. Young wrote "The Shack" just for his kids. After 26 rejections, he self-published it. The book became a word-of-mouth megahit.... #Faith #Drama #BookToFilm #Adaptation #Hollywood #TheShack #OptionAvenue Authors: Get your book adapted on www.OptionAvenue.com

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OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · Sep 18

Authors - your blog, your self-published book, paired with the right producer? You could create the next blockbuster. List on OptionAvenue.com! #OptionAvenue #BookTok #BooktoFilm #MattDamon #TheMartian #Author #IndieAuthor

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OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · Sep 18

Authors - your blog, your self-published book, paired with the right producer? You could create the next blockbuster. List on OptionAvenue.com. Let producers and filmmakers know your book is available for tv and film rights. #Authors #BookTok #BooktoFilm #50shadesofgrey #OptionAvenue

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OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · Sep 18

Authors - your blog, your self-published book, paired with the right producer? You could create the next blockbuster. List on OptionAvenue.com. Make it easy for filmmakers to find your hidden gem! 💎 #Authors #BooktoFilm #OptionAvenue #BookTok #Writers

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OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · Sep 18

A man’s stolen dog sparks a journey of faith, forgiveness, and unexpected community. Producers: Oliver is a true story of loss, love, and redemption... ready for screen adaptation. 1,400+ reviews on Amazon & Goodreads. 🐾
optionavenue.com/book/oliver
#OptionAvenue #BookToFilm #TrueStory #DogLovers

OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · Sep 16

A government time agent is stranded in 1867 with no way home. To survive (and save humanity) she must lead a team of the lost through history’s deadliest trials... 800+ Amazon reviews and ready to be adapted into a film. optionavenue.com/book/no-way-...
#SciFi #TimeTravel #BookToFilm #OptionAvenue

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OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · Sep 16

When the murder of an Apache girl mirrors an unsolved crime, Sheriff Zeb Hanks must face his past to uncover the killer and deliver justice. 1,652 Amazon reviews... this mystery is perfect for adaptation. optionavenue.com/book/native-...
#OptionAvenue #Mystery #CrimeDrama #NativeVoices #BookToFilm

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OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · Sep 15

"Prince Ibrahim's Favorite" follows a former American slave in a Cameroon harem fighting for her freedom. 300+ Amazon reviews, it has a built-in audience waiting for the film adaptation! optionavenue.com/book/prince-...
#Drama #OptionAvenue #BookToScreen #FilmAdaptation @nancyhartwell.bsky.social

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OptionAvenue @optionavenue.bsky.social · Sep 13

Love this!

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