If there’s a book you can’t afford to option yourself, it’s worth trying to get someone to option it for you.
QandA
The fine line between talented and bonkers
I don’t think you have to be nuts to be a good writer. Nor do I you should use writing as an excuse for not getting help when you need it.
History of Confederated Products
Congratulations on [Big Fish](http://imdb.com/title/tt0319061/combined). I have a silly question concerning the “Confederated Products” throwaway about halfway through that movie. Since that’s a reference to your previous work, rather than [Tim Burton’s](http://imdb.com/name/nm0000318/), how did it get there? That is, did you include it in the script, or did someone else suggest it?
Using the music of an unknown band
Having the rights shouldn’t necessarily be your first concern.