I'm trying to figure out what was the movie I watched a trailer for.. it was about a great writter?

Question

I watched the trailer at least 3 years ago and never saw the movie come out or just probably missed it.. all i remember is a guy, maybe black, not sure, who wrote and probably had plaigarized someone's work or was discovered by someone who realized his potencial.. I can't remember.. something like that, all i know is that it is not a thriller it is not "secret window" any ideas? maybe it a ghost movie

Answer 1

It's Finding Forrester.
With Sean Connery

Answer 2

It is secret window with johnny depp.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_window