Story & Character Development

Build the story a screen adaptation needs.

What works in prose doesn't always translate directly to screen. Internal thoughts, long timelines and large casts often need rethinking.

Phoenix works with you to develop the story and characters in a way that suits screen storytelling. Book-to-screen work is exploratory. Phoenix helps you prepare and pursue opportunities, but no service can guarantee representation, adaptation, sale, financing, production or placement.

What Phoenix can help with

• Character Arcs

  Clarify goals, change and conflict for the key characters.

• Dramatic Structure

  Shape acts, turning points and stakes.

• Visual Storytelling

  Identify the moments that would work best on screen.

• Story Bible

  A reference document for the world, characters and tone.

Useful if you're

• Novelists with a standalone or series
• Non-fiction authors with a true or narrative story
• Published and self-published authors
• Authors exploring film or television for the first time
• Authors with existing adaptation interest who need materials

How it works

1. 01

   Tell us about your book

   Share your book, stage, audience, timeline and the help you're looking for.

2. 02

   We review your goals

   Our team looks at what you want to achieve and where your book is today.

3. 03

   We recommend the right approach

   You get a clear recommendation, scope and custom quote — no obligation.

4. 04

   We create or execute the work

   Once you approve the plan, our specialists deliver the work and keep you updated.

5. 05

   We review the next steps with you

   We go through what was delivered and whether there's a sensible next stage.

Why Phoenix

Phoenix looks at your project as a whole and discusses the support that fits your goals. Contact us to discuss the service, requirements and next steps.