Word First Publishing Is A Concierge Full-Service Traditional and Book Self-Publishing Division of BSI Media

 

Step 1.  Please contact us for a no cost consultation regarding the assistance you are seeking and details of how our publishing process works.

 

Step 2.  Our process begins with determining the status of your manuscript and/or our ability to write the manuscript for you. Some of the questions we will be asking are:

• Is your manuscript written?

• If yes, do you need it edited and ready for publishing?

• If your manuscript is not written..

• Do you want to co-write or have it ghost written?  

 

Step 3.  Once your manuscript is ready for publishing we have publishing plans that are flexible and designed to meet most budgets. For a list of our publishing plans please click here.

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Word First Publishing Is A Concierge Full-Service Traditional and Book Self-Publishing Division of BSI Media

 

We offer first time and existing authors the same personalized beginning to end adaptation and manuscript writing services offered our major film/streaming studio clients, credited screenplay writers, politicians, business executives, and published authors.

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All scripts are Adapted by Susan B. Flanagan our Executive Producer, Emmy® Award Winning Writer, Best-Selling Author, and one of the leading Adaptation Specialist for major film/streaming Studios, and Literary Agencies. 

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BSI Films along with our affiliate Word First Publishing, a Concierge Full-Service Traditional and Self-Publishing Company 

 

 

 

Getting Started

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Adapting Your Script To A Graphic Novel

 

Phase 1:

 

First: Speak with our executive producer Susan B. Flanagan

 

During your call with Susan, the following will be discussed. 

 

·       Cost: the range for a 17-page graphic novel including adaptation, layout, background art and illustrations is between $5,900 and up. 

 

Our team can work with almost any budget to meet the overall objectives of the author.

 

·       Do you want the novel ghostwritten or co-written?

·       What will the title be?

·       Review of script.

·       Discussion regarding your vision compared to what is written.

·       Strength of marketability of the genre

·       The number of pages you want the novel to be.

·       Is it a series?

·       How many primary characters are there?

·       Is the lead male or female?

 

·       Q & A regarding our process and your vision of how your storyline can best reach the audience you want targeted.

 

How our process works for creating your graphic novel. 

·       Adapting your script to a manuscript.

·       Creating the Layout and captioning for your novel.

·       Adding background art and illustrations.

·       Publishing your novel is sent to Word first printing in various formats (hardcover, softcover, eBook) to print, distribute, and assist with marketing.

·       Distribution of your book at over 40/k retailers (Walmart, Amazon, more) and on thousands of online platforms (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, more.) 

·       Marketing strategy and options for a variety of online, print, and media advertising.

 

Adapting your script to a manuscript 

·       Discussion regarding your vision compared to what is written. Editing to script is included if needed prior to adapting to a manuscript.

·       The manuscript once completed and approved by you, helps with design of the Layout and captioning on each page of your graphic novel and allows for review and changes.

 

 

The Adaptation Outline includes the following:

 

·       The number of chapters and pages for your book. 

·       The number of main characters and for your book.

·       The total number of illustrations/graphics for the entire book.

·       Possibilities for design of your book cover.

 

Additionally, your adaptation receives the personal attention of accomplished, professional, and Emmy Award Winning Writer, Susan B. Flanagan:

 

Our team leader, Susan Flanagan, has developed a unique method of adaptations that streamline the process and time, while maintaining the integrity of your story. Her methods have come from years of experience in writing for the fast-paced professional arena as well as having worked in a variety of genres, platforms, and clients.

 

 

Once the outline has been completed and approved by you, the next step is adding background art, illustrations, and captions to each page.

 

·       Your available budget for (custom, licensed, or stock illustrations) for adding background art and the number of illustrations you want for your novel will be a factor.

 

·       Our team can work with almost any budget to meet the overall objectives of the author. 

 

Phase 2. & Phase 3. 

 

The next step is to Publish, print, distribute, and market your Graphic Novel. 

 

·       BSI Films along with our affiliate Word First Publishing (WFP,) a Concierge Full-Service Traditional and Self-Publishing Company, offers publishing plans that are all inclusive.

 

·       Our Adaptation Package includes their Debut Book Launch Plan. Click here to view what is included in the package.

 

·       This plan provides a variety of services that include the design of your book cover, uploading of your book to Barnes & Noble and Amazon, along with a list of other services to ensure your book launch is successful. complimentary publishing plan 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Additional outlines, updates and schedules will be emailed to you in the coming weeks along with calls to Susan for your approval of the layout, dialogue, and graphic characters.

 

 ADAPTING BOOKS TO SCRIPTS

 

Susan has the knowledge and experience to adapt your manuscript to a script. Her talent as an Emmy winning writer and bestselling author, will ensure your script meets the vision you want on screen and the standards set by studios and broadcast stations.

 

In addition to writing scripts that meet your vision and meeting the standards required to submit to film industry executives, BSI also has the ability to provide the professional guidance and support materials to market your script to investors and industry executives.

 

BSI Films executive team also has the ability to submit your script to studios, streaming, cable and broadcast stations for funding, and / or licensing of your script.

 

 

The manuscript is then published as a book through our affiliate publishing company, Word First Publishing. Once the book is available for sale, it is then sold through our affiliate bookseller Barnes & Noble. The entire process from start to finish will take approximately 9-12 weeks. 

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Please click reply to acknowledge you received this email.

 

Susan asked I provide you a short overview of our process for adapting scripts to books.

 

Our process starts with the adaptation of your script to a manuscript. The manuscript is then published as a book through our affiliate publishing company, Word First Publishing. Once the book is available for sale, it is then sold through our affiliate bookseller Barnes & Noble. The entire process from start to finish will take approximately 9-12 weeks. 

 

The information below provides an overview of how our process starts and steps we will take to adapt, publish and make your book available for sale.

 

Our Process:

 

Phase 1:

After a thorough review and analysis of your script we will determine how many pages of your script will be used for the first draft of your story and the number of pages your book will have. 

 

Within approximately 2-3 weeks, Susan will provide an outline for how your manuscript will be written and include the number of pages your book will have along with a breakdown of what the beginning chapter(s) are about. 

 

Upon approval of the outline by you, within 1-2 weeks out executive will submit to you the completed outline containing a breakdown of all of the chapters along with a written draft of the 1st chapter of your manuscript.  

 

 

Phase 2:

 

Note: The rate that’s quoted for adapting your script to a manuscript includes publishing the manuscript as a book through our partner Word First Publishing and once published is made available for purchase through our affiliate Barnes & Noble. 

 

Adapting a script to a manuscript is separate from having the manuscript published as a book. You retain 100% of the rights to the script you submitted, and you can continue marketing the script to film industry executives. 

 

The manuscript is Authored by you and co-authored by Susan. The publisher Word First Publisher will print the book and the bookseller Barnes & Noble will distribute it. 

 

Upon completion of the writing of the manuscript and prior to going to print, a separate agreement outlining publishing and distribution terms and conditions will be sent to you for your review and signature. Additional fees will apply for publishing services or plans being requested that are different from the services we’ve stated herein. The services stated below will be absorbed by Brilliant Stories Inc. and will be reimbursed through the sale of the books. The Author has no obligations or responsibility for reimbursement of these costs.

 

Included with the publishing of your manuscript through our partner Word First Publishing: 

 

Proof and editing of manuscript prior to submission for printing.

WFP Essentials publishing plan. 

The design and art work for the cover.

The manuscript will be formatted for print as an eBook, hard cover and soft cover. Additional fees will apply for other types of formats requested by the Author, i.e. audio, graphic novel, etc.

 

As our process continues, please email me any questions you may have and/or if you also wish to speak with Susan simply let me know the day and time that’s convenient for you.

 

Please email me or Skype Susan if you have questions or need additional information prior to your meeting.

 

Thank you for choosing BSI Films for adapting your script to a Graphic Novel

 

Please find attached the receipt for your payment of $3,700 received January 14, 2020 … Thank you.

 

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Creating your graphic novel is a 3-step process, that will include the following.

 

Step 1. Design of the Layout and captioning on each page.

Step 2. Cover design of your book i.e. will it be violent, scary, action etc., and graphic drawing of the main characters, i.e. what race, diverse, interracial, under or over 18 etc. 

Step 3. Book is proofed and sent to Word First Publishing for formatting and then sent to Barnes& Noble for printing and distribution.

 

During your call with Susan, the following will be discussed. 

 

What will the title be?

What will be the first step taken? Typically it starts with reviewing, analyzing and polishing the script and then adapting the storyline so that it can be made to read as a graphic novel. For your book the first part has been completed, Susan will now discuss how the storyline will be adapted.

What is the style of the storyline for the first novel? How will the tone of the novel be portrayed i.e. violence, language, images, mature audience or PG etc.

Review again the number of pages the first novel will be.

The style of the graphic design of the main characters. Who will be main characters, i.e. women, men, kids …

(Introduction) Sophie is our project director and formally from Marvel Comics. She suggest you Google scary comic characters male & female to get ideas of what you want your characters to look like.

The Layout (storyboard) of the first novel. Background colors, number of pages, number of panels per page and number of characters.

Q & A regarding our process and your vision of how you want your book to look.

 

Additional outlines, updates and schedules will be emailed to you in the coming weeks along with calls to Susan for your approval of the layout, dialogue and graphic characters.

 

Please email me or Skype Susan if you have questions or need additional information prior to your meeting.

 

Thank you again for choosing BSI for your development needs.

 

 

 

Phase 1:

 

First: Speak with our executive producer Susan B. Flanagan

 

During your call with Susan, the following will be discussed. 

 

·       Cost: the range for a 17-page graphic novel including adaptation, layout, background art and illustrations is between $5,900 and up. 

 

Our team can work with almost any budget to meet the overall objectives of the author.

 

·       Do you want the novel ghostwritten or co-written?

·       What will the title be?

·       Review of script.

·       Discussion regarding your vision compared to what is written.

·       Strength of marketability of the genre

·       The number of pages you want the novel to be.

·       Is it a series?

·       How many primary characters are there?

·       Is the lead male or female?

 

·       Q & A regarding our process and your vision of how your storyline can best reach the audience you want targeted.

 

How our process works for creating your graphic novel. 

·       Adapting your script to a manuscript.

·       Creating the Layout and captioning for your novel.

·       Adding background art and illustrations.

·       Publishing your novel is sent to Word first printing in various formats (hardcover, softcover, eBook) to print, distribute, and assist with marketing.

·       Distribution of your book at over 40/k retailers (Walmart, Amazon, more) and on thousands of online platforms (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, more.) 

·       Marketing strategy and options for a variety of online, print, and media advertising.

 

Adapting your script to a manuscript 

·       Discussion regarding your vision compared to what is written. Editing to script is included if needed prior to adapting to a manuscript.

·       The manuscript once completed and approved by you, helps with design of the Layout and captioning on each page of your graphic novel and allows for review and changes.

 

 

The Adaptation Outline includes the following:

 

·       The number of chapters and pages for your book. 

·       The number of main characters and for your book.

·       The total number of illustrations/graphics for the entire book.

·       Possibilities for design of your book cover.

 

Additionally, your adaptation receives the personal attention of accomplished, professional, and Emmy Award Winning Writer, Susan B. Flanagan:

 

Our team leader, Susan Flanagan, has developed a unique method of adaptations that streamline the process and time, while maintaining the integrity of your story. Her methods have come from years of experience in writing for the fast-paced professional arena as well as having worked in a variety of genres, platforms, and clients.

 

 

Once the outline has been completed and approved by you, the next step is adding background art, illustrations, and captions to each page.

 

·       Your available budget for (custom, licensed, or stock illustrations) for adding background art and the number of illustrations you want for your novel will be a factor.

 

·       Our team can work with almost any budget to meet the overall objectives of the author. 

 

Phase 2. & Phase 3. 

 

The next step is to Publish, print, distribute, and market your Graphic Novel. 

 

·       BSI Films along with our affiliate Word First Publishing (WFP,) a Concierge Full-Service Traditional and Self-Publishing Company, offers publishing plans that are all inclusive.

 

·       Our Adaptation Package includes their Debut Book Launch Plan. Click here to view what is included in the package.

 

·       This plan provides a variety of services that include the design of your book cover, uploading of your book to Barnes & Noble and Amazon, along with a list of other services to ensure your book launch is successful. complimentary publishing plan 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

***************************************************************************  

 

Additional outlines, updates and schedules will be emailed to you in the coming weeks along with calls to Susan for your approval of the layout, dialogue, and graphic characters.

 

 ADAPTING BOOKS TO SCRIPTS

 

Susan has the knowledge and experience to adapt your manuscript to a script. Her talent as an Emmy winning writer and bestselling author, will ensure your script meets the vision you want on screen and the standards set by studios and broadcast stations.

 

In addition to writing scripts that meet your vision and meeting the standards required to submit to film industry executives, BSI also has the ability to provide the professional guidance and support materials to market your script to investors and industry executives.

 

BSI Films executive team also has the ability to submit your script to studios, streaming, cable and broadcast stations for funding, and / or licensing of your script.

 

 

The manuscript is then published as a book through our affiliate publishing company, Word First Publishing. Once the book is available for sale, it is then sold through our affiliate bookseller Barnes & Noble. The entire process from start to finish will take approximately 9-12 weeks. 

----------------------------------------------                                                                           ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Please click reply to acknowledge you received this email.

 

Susan asked I provide you a short overview of our process for adapting scripts to books.

 

Our process starts with the adaptation of your script to a manuscript. The manuscript is then published as a book through our affiliate publishing company, Word First Publishing. Once the book is available for sale, it is then sold through our affiliate bookseller Barnes & Noble. The entire process from start to finish will take approximately 9-12 weeks. 

 

The information below provides an overview of how our process starts and steps we will take to adapt, publish and make your book available for sale.

 

Our Process:

 

Phase 1:

After a thorough review and analysis of your script we will determine how many pages of your script will be used for the first draft of your story and the number of pages your book will have. 

 

Within approximately 2-3 weeks, Susan will provide an outline for how your manuscript will be written and include the number of pages your book will have along with a breakdown of what the beginning chapter(s) are about. 

 

Upon approval of the outline by you, within 1-2 weeks out executive will submit to you the completed outline containing a breakdown of all of the chapters along with a written draft of the 1st chapter of your manuscript.  

 

 

Phase 2:

 

Note: The rate that’s quoted for adapting your script to a manuscript includes publishing the manuscript as a book through our partner Word First Publishing and once published is made available for purchase through our affiliate Barnes & Noble. 

 

Adapting a script to a manuscript is separate from having the manuscript published as a book. You retain 100% of the rights to the script you submitted, and you can continue marketing the script to film industry executives. 

 

The manuscript is Authored by you and co-authored by Susan. The publisher Word First Publisher will print the book and the bookseller Barnes & Noble will distribute it. 

 

Upon completion of the writing of the manuscript and prior to going to print, a separate agreement outlining publishing and distribution terms and conditions will be sent to you for your review and signature. Additional fees will apply for publishing services or plans being requested that are different from the services we’ve stated herein. The services stated below will be absorbed by Brilliant Stories Inc. and will be reimbursed through the sale of the books. The Author has no obligations or responsibility for reimbursement of these costs.

 

Included with the publishing of your manuscript through our partner Word First Publishing: 

 

Proof and editing of manuscript prior to submission for printing.

WFP Essentials publishing plan. 

The design and art work for the cover.

The manuscript will be formatted for print as an eBook, hard cover and soft cover. Additional fees will apply for other types of formats requested by the Author, i.e. audio, graphic novel, etc.

 

As our process continues, please email me any questions you may have and/or if you also wish to speak with Susan simply let me know the day and time that’s convenient for you.

 

Please email me or Skype Susan if you have questions or need additional information prior to your meeting.

 

Thank you for choosing BSI Films for adapting your script to a Graphic Novel

 

Please find attached the receipt for your payment of $3,700 received January 14, 2020 … Thank you.

 

*****************************************************************************************

 

Creating your graphic novel is a 3-step process, that will include the following.

 

Step 1. Design of the Layout and captioning on each page.

Step 2. Cover design of your book i.e. will it be violent, scary, action etc., and graphic drawing of the main characters, i.e. what race, diverse, interracial, under or over 18 etc. 

Step 3. Book is proofed and sent to Word First Publishing for formatting and then sent to Barnes& Noble for printing and distribution.

 

During your call with Susan, the following will be discussed. 

 

What will the title be?

What will be the first step taken? Typically it starts with reviewing, analyzing and polishing the script and then adapting the storyline so that it can be made to read as a graphic novel. For your book the first part has been completed, Susan will now discuss how the storyline will be adapted.

What is the style of the storyline for the first novel? How will the tone of the novel be portrayed i.e. violence, language, images, mature audience or PG etc.

Review again the number of pages the first novel will be.

The style of the graphic design of the main characters. Who will be main characters, i.e. women, men, kids …

(Introduction) Sophie is our project director and formally from Marvel Comics. She suggest you Google scary comic characters male & female to get ideas of what you want your characters to look like.

The Layout (storyboard) of the first novel. Background colors, number of pages, number of panels per page and number of characters.

Q & A regarding our process and your vision of how you want your book to look.

 

Additional outlines, updates and schedules will be emailed to you in the coming weeks along with calls to Susan for your approval of the layout, dialogue and graphic characters.

 

Please email me or Skype Susan if you have questions or need additional information prior to your meeting.

 

Thank you again for choosing BSI for your development needs.

 

 

 

Best Regards,


Susan

Susan B. Flanagan
Executive Producer323.533.6206

susanbsi@outlook.com