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13 people want authors to write the screen play for their books turned movies.

Movies made by people who haven't read or care about the book are ridiculous! Holes is one of the best based on book movies because Louis Sachar (the author) wrote the screenplay!
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David

Kelli

Andrew

Jessica

Laynee

Tracey

Natalie

Drex

Lee-Ann

David

Kristy

George
Keywords: Books, Movies
Categories: Books & Authors, Movies & TV
Started: 21 Mar 2011  
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David Paul Jensen, 13-Feb-12
I think writing a book and writing a screenplay is a different beast. But, certainly the author should have some sort of veto power or producer ability to make sure critical elements of the book stay intact for the movie.
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Tracey Jean, 01-Apr-11
Authors should definitely have more control during the screenplay writing process and also on the movie itself. Films made from books are an extreme disappointment to anyone who actually read the story before seeing the movie. And, I'm sorry, but no matter how great an actress she thinks she is, Katherine Heigl will never be Stephanie Plum...
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Natalie Lewis, 27-Mar-11
Agreed. So if the author was teamed up with a professional sreenwriter it'd be perfect! Knowledge of the industry, knowldege of the book!
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David Rathbun, 22-Mar-11
While I totally get that writing a book is different from writing a screenplay, authors should definitely have more creative control over how their work is adapted.
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