Peter Miller breaks down how novels are evaluated for film adaptation and what agents and producers actually look for. He explains why marketability, cinematic potential, and visual storytelling matter, and why established or globally known authors often have more leverage over film rights than emerging writers.
How Readers Judge a Book by Its Cover
Avery Aames, Barbara Agnew, Denise Swanson, Heather Webber, Marcia Talley, and Sara Rosett join a bookseller to explore how cover design influences buying decisions—and how visual branding shapes a reader’s first impression.




