The Read. Write. Play. blog was born out of an insatiable curiosity for the intersection of publishing, filmmaking and other media.

I’m Rochele Rosa, I have an MBA in marketing and am currently getting an MA in Multimedia Franchising. So, it’s no surprise that I’m a multi-passionate creative professional: author, filmmaker, public speaker and more.

Here, I share my insights into the publishing, filmmaking and game industry as well as the business of intellectual property that reinforces them all.

Featured
Anniversary for Vicious Circle + Launching the Prequel
Anniversary for Vicious Circle + Launching the Prequel
My First WorldCon: Attending the Hugo Awards and the State of Science Fiction
My First WorldCon: Attending the Hugo Awards and the State of Science Fiction
The Economic Opportunity of Intellectual Property and Fandom Culture
The Economic Opportunity of Intellectual Property and Fandom Culture
5 Things I Learned from My Book Launch
5 Things I Learned from My Book Launch
Genre Trends in Publishing
Genre Trends in Publishing
Genre Trends in Filmmaking
Genre Trends in Filmmaking
Font Psychology
Font Psychology
How to Build An Author Platform
How to Build An Author Platform
The Basics of Cinematography
The Basics of Cinematography
4 Resources for Creating a Marketing Strategy
4 Resources for Creating a Marketing Strategy
How to Become A Literary Agent
How to Become A Literary Agent
Filmmaking Equipment for Beginners
Filmmaking Equipment for Beginners
How to Become A Content Creator
How to Become A Content Creator
5 Branding & Marketing Strategies for the Publishing Industry
5 Branding & Marketing Strategies for the Publishing Industry
5 Branding & Marketing Strategies for the Filmmaking Industry
5 Branding & Marketing Strategies for the Filmmaking Industry
Marketing Trends in the Content Creation Industry
Marketing Trends in the Content Creation Industry
Publishing Your Book: Knowing What Types of Editing You Need
Publishing Your Book: Knowing What Types of Editing You Need
Digital Marketing Alphabet Soup
Digital Marketing Alphabet Soup
How to Become a Talent Scout
How to Become a Talent Scout
How to Structure a Story: 3 Acts vs 5 Acts
How to Structure a Story: 3 Acts vs 5 Acts
Getting Paid As A Scriptwriter
Getting Paid As A Scriptwriter
Influencers & Content Marketing
Influencers & Content Marketing
5 Things You Should Consider When Pursuing Self-Publishing
5 Things You Should Consider When Pursuing Self-Publishing
Music Royalties: What They Are, How They Work & How Not To Get Screwed Over
Music Royalties: What They Are, How They Work & How Not To Get Screwed Over
Guerrilla Marketing: What It Is And How To Use It For Your Brand
Guerrilla Marketing: What It Is And How To Use It For Your Brand
How a Book Becomes a Movie
How a Book Becomes a Movie
The Process of Filmmaking
The Process of Filmmaking
Disruption in PR, Marketing & Advertising
Disruption in PR, Marketing & Advertising
Emerging Trends in Publishing
Emerging Trends in Publishing
The Podcast Boom: 3 Reasons for the Rise of Audio Streaming
The Podcast Boom: 3 Reasons for the Rise of Audio Streaming
How a Book Becomes a Movie
2020, Write. Rochele Rosa 2020, Write. Rochele Rosa

How a Book Becomes a Movie

There are 3 things that have to happen before a book becomes a movie or TV show in production.

  1. Books have to be pitched to a Hollywood agent

  2. A studio or producer has to buy the option to be adapted into a script

  3. The book has to be adapted into a script & greenlit by the studio for production

Read More