Tricorn Books is here to make that happen. We specialise in screenplay conversion, seamlessly transforming your book into a polished, industry-standard script ready for film and TV production.

£1,200 plus VAT. (For proofread manuscripts up to 80,000 words and supplied as a Word document.)

Why Convert Your Novel into a Screenplay?

• Reach a wider audience: Adaptations bring stories to life in new and exciting ways, making them accessible to broader audiences.
• Expand your opportunities: Producers and studios are constantly searching for the next great screenplay and yours could be it!
• See your story on screen: Converting your novel into a screenplay is the crucial first step in bringing your vision to film.

What Does a Professionally Formatted Screenplay Look Like?

• A properly formatted screenplay follows strict industry standards, including:
• Courier 12pt font: The universal industry standard for readability and precise timing.
• Page format: Each page typically equates to one minute of screen time.
• Scene Headings: Also known as sluglines, these indicate INT./EXT. (Interior/Exterior), location and time of day.
• Action lines: Clear, present-tense descriptions of what is happening on screen.
• Dialogue formatting: Character names appear in uppercase, centred above the dialogue.
• Parentheticals: Short instructions placed beneath character names to guide line delivery (used sparingly).

Why Choose Tricorn Books?

• Fast & professional turnaround: We adapt your screenplay efficiently without compromising quality.
• Experienced storytellers: Our team understands both literary and cinematic storytelling, ensuring a seamless transition.
• Tailored to your vision: We preserve your unique voice and storytelling style while enhancing it for the screen.
• We offer value for money, and as always, someone to talk to!

Our screenplay conversion service includes:

• Industry-standard formatting: the team meticulously structure your script to meet professional guidelines used by Hollywood and global film industries.
• Expert adaptation: Tricorn carefully translate your novel’s rich narrative into a cinematic format, focusing on strong visuals, pacing and scene transitions.
• Dialogue & scene refinement: Skillfully adapting prose into engaging, natural dialogue and dynamic action sequences that enhance storytelling.
• Pitch-ready scripts: We polish your screenplay to industry expectations, ensuring it is submission-ready for agents, producers and studios.