S5_E28. Want Your Novel Adapted? Do THIS First.

Adapting a novel for film or television is a goal for many writers—but very few understand what the industry actually requires before taking that step.

In this episode of The Storyteller’s Mission, Zena Dell Lowe explores the hidden risks, professional expectations, and publishing realities that shape whether a novel is even considered for adaptation. This conversation reframes the adaptation journey and challenges assumptions that can cost writers time, money, and credibility.

If you want your work to be taken seriously by producers and production companies, this episode offers essential perspective before you move forward.

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