>>938518924

Let's say that I was writing a screenplay and that the three major studios were allowing submissions from first-time screenwriters.

I would know that Universal is the home of horror and science fiction. I would know that Disney likes strong female characters, witty banter to alleviate tension, and as much diversity as they can realistically expect to market in places like China and Abu Dhabi. And I would know that Warner Bros. has always prided itself on being dark, dramatic, and intelligent.

If I had an original science fiction story with a female lead, my best bets for getting it made into a movie would be pitching it to Universal or Disney.

So it is with publishing a novel. I know what I want to write, but it helps to know the perimeters of what a specific publisher is looking for and whether or not my story fits their MO.