Their bite-size format appeals to busy studio executives facing mountains of scripts. Buying unpublished stories also allows producers to avoid the hassle of optioning novels, whose fans often expect a faithful adaptation. “It’s such a good starting place rather than a completed blueprint,” Duffy said. “Producers, writers and studios feel like they can help mold and shape it.” Traditionally published stories have long accounted for box-office hits and critically acclaimed independent films alike. “
Source: Writers Are Making Millions Selling Short Stories to Hollywood