On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom dive into the trap many self-published authors face—releasing a book, rereading it, finding flaws, and feeling the urge to fix and republish… only to repeat the cycle all over again.

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"Hit Escape" is a time-bending novel about memory, consequence, and the fragile line between who we were and who we are. Both intimate and speculative, it explores regret, second chances, and the day that refuses to stay in the past.

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom break down why preserving your original screenplay dialogue is critical when converting it into a novel—and how it helps maintain character voice, rhythm, and authenticity.

Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497

Email Screenplay to Novel: s2n@usa.com

Buy the book / HIT ESCAPE: Amazon.com

"Hit Escape" is a time-bending novel about memory, consequence, and the fragile line between who we were and who we are. Both intimate and speculative, it explores regret, second chances, and the day that refuses to stay in the past.

On this episode of Screenplay to Novel, Mark and Tom talk about the challenge of starting another screenplay-to-novel conversion after finishing the first—when the excitement, momentum, and sense of discovery aren't quite the same. How do you recapture that energy, and what do you do when the drive just isn't there?

Text Screenplay to Novel: 202.670.8497

Email Screenplay to Novel: s2n@usa.com

Buy the book / HIT ESCAPE: Amazon.com

"Hit Escape" is a time-bending novel about memory, consequence, and the fragile line between who we were and who we are. Both intimate and speculative, it explores regret, second chances, and the day that refuses to stay in the past.