Pitching Your Book for Film & TV

How authors get their story onto the screen

Live on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 2 PM Eastern
(1 PM Central / 12 PM Mountain / 11 AM Pacific)

You wrote a book. Maybe you've wondered if it could become a movie or a show.

Right now, Hollywood is hungrier for stories than it has ever been. Producers are actively searching, and most authors with the right kind of book have no idea how to get seen.

Getting your book to the screen is about understanding what producers actually want, and learning how to put your story in front of them.

What We'll Explore Together

What actually makes a book a good fit for the screen, and what producers look at first
How to position your story for film or TV without rewriting the book you wrote
What a real pitch sounds like, and why most author pitches miss the mark
Whether your project is better as a movie or a series, and how to tell
The realistic path from an interested producer to your story actually getting made, including timelines, money, and what to expect

You'll leave with a clearer picture of how Hollywood actually evaluates books, sharper questions for the people in your orbit, and a working sense of whether your project is ready.

Meet Your Host: Tina Dietz

Tina Dietz is an award-winning vocal leadership expert and pioneer in voice-powered publishing. Recognized by Forbes, Inc., ABC, NBC, CBS, and The Chicago Tribune, she is the founder and CEO of Twin Flames Studios, a leading audio publishing company known for its craftsmanship, quality, and client-first experience with more than 500 titles.

Through her leadership, Twin Flames Studios pioneered the first remote audiobook production experience and is now leading the industry in transforming podcast content into professionally published books. Through this dual innovation, Tina and her team are helping entrepreneurs and experts turn their voice into lasting authority across formats.

With more than two decades of experience across 30+ industries and 8 countries, Tina has consulted with teams and leaders from brands like Johnson & Johnson, General Electric, Aetna, Novo Nordisk, Modera Wealth, and UGG. Her podcasts have reached more than 300,000 listeners and have been featured on Inc. Magazine’s list of Top 35 Podcasts for Entrepreneurs.

Our Incredible Panel of Experts:

Lane Shefter Bishop

Lane Shefter Bishop is the EMMY-winning CEO of Vast Entertainment, THE go-to book-to-screen company since CNN dubbed her “The Book Whisperer” of Hollywood. She has produced and directed feature films, dozens of made-for-TV movies, and streaming projects, including The DUFF for Lionsgate, Assassination Games for MPCA, and multiple Lifetime thrillers. She is also author of Sell Your Story in a Single Sentence and is repped by Gersh.

Mark DeGasperi

Mark DeGasperi is a writer, lecturer, and professional story analyst who has scouted screenplays, plays, and books for adaptation at Tribeca Productions, Sony Pictures, LBI Entertainment, Paramount, Universal, WME, and ICM Partners. He teaches Advanced Television Writing at NYU and the Screenwriting Master Class at the School of Visual Arts, and is Associate Producer on the award-winning eco-documentary Rescuing the Stolen River.

Jennifer S. Wilkov

Jennifer S. Wilkov is a multi-#1 international bestselling author and freelance writer who supports creators with publishing, marketing, and platform-building across books, film, and TV/episodic projects, helping them raise visibility with readers, Hollywood, and the media. Known as a “Dream Maker” and The Literary Agent Matchmaker, she founded and hosts The Next Bestseller Workshop and is a dynamic TED/keynote speaker.

Get Your Book Onto the Screen

Join us live to hear directly from the people who buy and produce books for film and TV, and learn how to put your story in front of them.

Live on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 2 PM Eastern (1 PM Central / 12 PM Mountain / 11 AM Pacific)

Replay available for all registered attendees.