536 - Adaptation and Transition

John and Craig talk about adapting in Hollywood: the process of reimagining existing properties for the screen and career transitions. They cover why some adaptations don’t work, revisiting source material, and developing projects with public domain intellectual property. <p>We offer advice to writers on adapting to a changing industry and returning to writing after a major life event. Follow up this week includes the first Scriptnotes TikTok, relationship advice, and the perils of main character energy.</p> <p>In our bonus segment for premium members, we appeal to our grammar nerds as we discuss writing with “to be,” the generic you, and indefinite pronouns.</p> <p>Links:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.indiewire.com/2021/11/moviepass-coming-back-plan-1234678929/"> Movie Pass is Back!</a></li> <li><a href="https://scriptspeaker.com/">Script Speaker</a></li> <li>Check out our first (and only) <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@scriptnotespodcast">Scriptnotes TikTok</a> — thank you to Drew Rosas for editing the audio!</li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Fleabag-Season-2/dp/B0875W9DJ2">Fleabag Season 2</a>, check out our episode with Phoebe Waller Bridge <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRV5O0ZSNc0">here</a>!</li> <li><a href="https://www.firsttimescreenwriters.com/">First Time Screenwriters Contest</a></li> <li><a href="https://theoatmeal.com/comics/creativity_ears">Your Ears are Plugged by the Oatmeal</a></li> <li><a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Survivor_(season_6)">Australian Survivor Season 6</a></li> <li><a href= "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-last-campfire/id973039644">The Last Campfire</a></li> <li><a href= "https://cottonbureau.com/people/scriptnotes-podcast">Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt!</a></li> <li><a href="https://scriptnotes.supportingcast.fm/gifts">Gift a Scriptnotes Subscription</a> or <a href= "https://scriptnotes.supportingcast.fm/">treat yourself to a premium subscription!</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/clmazin">Craig Mazin</a> on Twitter</li> <li><a