Adaptations have long been a mainstay of Hollywood and the television networks. Indeed, most Academy Award-
and Emmy Award-winning films have been adaptations of novels, plays, or true-life stories. Linda Seger, author
of two acclaimed books on scriptwriting, now offers a comprehensive handbook for screenwriters, producers, and
directors who want to successfully transform fictional or factual material into film. Seger tells how to analyze
source material to understand why some of it resists adaptation. She then gives practical methods for translating
story, characters, themes, and style into film.