ScriptBook: A Movie and a Book

The Writer's Niche

Deep within every artist, writer, producer, director, and creative individual lies a drive to fulfill a unique vision. As a writer, I refer to this as "finding your niche" or discovering your voice, brand, and tone. This concept goes far beyond merely selecting a genre or category. Your niche is what defines you! 

I have finally found my niche. Surprisingly, it's nothing new—it has been explored before. What brought me the most satisfaction is that when I finally discovered my niche, it encapsulated everything I aimed to achieve at the beginning of my writing journey, only even more fulfilling. 

Initially, I aspired to become a film writer, transforming my stories into movies. I attended college to learn the ins and outs of writing. While not everything I encountered resonated with me, the experience was beneficial. However, I was shocked to discover the market value of scripts and screenwriters' earnings. 

I kept telling myself not to let the world bring me down or persuade me to give up on my dreams. I knew I needed to find another way when things didn't work. This reality became even more complex once I finished school and understood how things should be done. After graduation, I focused on personal development, and that's when I discovered my niche: "SCRIPTBOOK." It's a combination of a book and a movie. It's more than just a movie and more than a book; covering two fields is better than one. Rejection became less of a roadblock because I realized I could always self-publish the book, making each story a part of my collection. This would eliminate approval and allow me to release my work while pitching the screenwriter to producers and executives. NO AI, real film movies only. After all, that’s the dream, right?

That's what I do now—I write Scriptbooks. While I've found my niche, it's not entirely new, and I'm not the only one in this space. Many movies have been made from books. However, I’m ot quite sure how many of them had the same writer do both formats. I must admit, it’s hard work, complete with going that extra mile, and putting in more work steps, not knowing if the reward even exists. Sure, you can publish the book, but getting the movie produced is not so easy. The film might not get made at all, but at least I tried and finished it.

As I embark on my first project, “The Bells of Saint Luke’s,” I see this model as a beginning first step into what could be a wonderful collection of stories that reflect my journey as a writer/creator. I can say, “I’ve finally found my niche,” which is a significant achievement. While some people never discover theirs, others may quit or lose sight of their vision. Every artist or creative individual carries something profound, but recognizing it isn’t always easy. We are talking about creating masterpieces here. 

Look at these two examples. They are both the opening page of my upcoming release, "The Bells of Saint Luke's." See the distinction between the formats, as I wrote both versions professionally.

EXAMPLE 1: Book Intro

EXAMPLE 2: Movie Intro

What truly matters is that I’ve found my niche and understand what I want to do. I can see what I have to offer, and most importantly, I feel satisfied and content with myself. After forty-five years, I know what I hope to accomplish as a Writer: Author/Screenwriter. I’m excited to share my wonderful stories with the world visually and literally. I’m proud to say that I have finally discovered my niche. 

Sincerely

Todd Fabyanic