A nightmare for most beginning writers, they stress over sharing their synopsis or manuscript with authors or would-be publishers because they believe their work is THE one to be a best seller and made into a box-office draw. Someone might steal their idea. While every writer should feel passionate about their storyline, the truth is there may be dozens or hundreds of manuscripts based on similar characters or circumstances as yours.
Coming out this month is the new Jennifer Aniston movie "The Switch" based on a woman having artifical insemination (AI) to conceive a baby. My romantic comedy "Changes in Attitude" is all about a woman's decision to have AI - but did I panic that somewhere while shopping my manuscript around, someone pilfered the idea? Heavens no. Women have been using AI for decades and since the 70's women have been yelling about their individuality and how a man is as necessary as bicycle to a fish.
Would I like my book made into a major motion picture? You betcha. Can there be another romantic comedy made about artificial insemination? You bet. As an author you believe in your work and market with the attitude that some day it'll happen to you. Though I always saw Julia Roberts playing the protagonist in my book! Sorry, Jen.
Summers not over - grab a copy of "Changes in Attitude" and enjoy a good read.
