Custom consultations, books to screen, and marketing tools for novelists and nonfiction writers!
Established and aspiring authors need to wear many hats, employing a very different skillset than what makes you a good storyteller. Marketing yourself can be intimidating. Customized coaching packages are designed to meet your needs.
The End. Now what?
Completing a book is a noteworthy accomplishment. One that many people aspire to, but few achieve. But the end is really a beginning, filled with new possibilities.
Have a complimentary 15-minute phone conversation to design a consultation package that will help you achieve your goals. Get help with the marketing materials that bring your book to the attention of publishers, agents, and managers. From crafting a compelling logline to writing the query that makes the industry eager to read your work.
Just embarking on a project? I’ll help you craft a book proposal that conveys your story, the tone, and identifies the marketplace, an essential for advancing your material.
Is your book a movie?
Hollywood is hungry to find novels, nonfiction and short stories that can be made into films, TV shows, and limited series.
They draw on all formats including nonfiction, biography, YA, and in all genres from the futuristic Hunger Games franchise, the period drama, The Color Purple, to the nonfiction Apollo 13.
Adapting books to films has created some of the most beloved and successful movies and television of all time. Everything from To Kill a Mockingbird to It’s a Wonderful Life. Think of the smashing international success of the Harry Potter series or the Game of Thrones phenomenon.
But we’re looking for a hook!
- Discover how to tell if your book is a candidate for a movie.
- Learn what the industry is looking for, and how to convince them that you have it.
- Find out how to approach the industry insiders to pass their litmus tests and grab their interest.
- Craft custom materials for effective querying and pitching that show your industry savvy.
I’ve worked with novelists for years, set up novels and nonfiction projects at studios and attached A-List directors, writers and actors. I even helped a specialized cookbook author and lifestyle guru define her niche to market both herself and her book publishers, defining and articulating what made her approach unique and appealing.
Find the help you need – Let’s Talk!
Contact me at info@bigbigideas.com to set your FREE 15 minute consultation now. We can discuss your material, assess your goals and needs, and develop a concrete plan, tailored to achieve your dreams.
Coming Soon! Books to Screen
A one-of-a-kind seminar.
This four-part course and private consultation series is everything you need to grab Hollywood’s interest in adapting your material for film or television.
PLUS the biggest boost of all!
The opportunity to have your query submitted directly to a top agent, manager or publisher!
Sign up for our mailing list now for updates on this Spring 2026 session!
Testimonials
“I’ve been fortunate to know Barri Evins since early in our careers. She’s always been amazing with story and especially gifted at digesting a manuscript and seeing exactly what it needs to be turned into a true art work of cinema. Whether she’s onboard to help tighten a novel, or to help steer an IP into a viable and marketable film/tv project, I can tell you she’ll be the best asset you’ve brought on board.”
Lisa Lindo, Literary Manager & Producer, Rocket Surgeon Productions
“I brought great ingredients in a tangled mess of a query and synopsis. Barri’s gift is to preserve the great ingredients and define the most compelling story with the highest stakes and the biggest payoff. She is deft and funny, she makes it seem easy, and you do all the work. Her method is brilliant and so are the results.”
Larry Mellman, THE BALLOT BOY, THE MAN WITH SAPPHIRE EYES, BROTHERS OF THE SEA, NineStar Press
“I was on the cusp of throwing in the towel on my first novel, when I was referred to Barri by another novelist. This was the best money I’ve ever spent on the road to becoming an indie author. Fast-forward four years and I’ve not only published that book – which has over 100 reviews on Amazon, but I’ve since completed the entire four book series! Barri made a huge positive impact on my work moving forward. I have successfully completed a spin-off series from the same universe. I implement her methods in all my books!”
Emma Bruce, Author, THE PINK CLUB series
“Barri took my logline and query from blah to brilliant. She’s truly a master at her craft, and she allowed me to explore and incorporate better ways to convey the essentials of my book to film pitch while making it deliciously appealing at the same time. It’s obvious she truly cares about good storytelling and getting the most out of her clients. I have every intention of employing her services again for my next project.”
Zane Zubin, Author, FARLEY STREET