# From Page to Screen: What Makes a Story Adaptable? Episode 56

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Podcast: [Authors Talking Bookish](https://stenobird.com/podcast/authors-talking-bookish-6426830)
Published: 2025-09-30T20:00:15+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/authorstalkingbookish/2201742
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In this episode, Donna and Hope dive into the ever-evolving world of literary adaptations, exploring why so many novels are making their way to screens—both big and small. They break down the difference between loose and tight adaptations, share the essential qualities that make a novel ripe for adaptation, and examine the rising trend of limited series as the ideal format for complex storytelling. This episode is a must-listen for writers, book lovers and screen buffs alike. Show Notes: Number of films made from novels Upward trend of series adaptations Loose vs. tight adaptation What characteristics of a novel make for a good adaptation? OUR PICKS SOURCES & LINKS How to Write a Book Like a Movie , Richard M. Craft Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need, Jessica Brody Save the Cat! Goes to the Movies: The Screenwriter's Guide to Every Story Ever Told, Blake Snyder DO NOW: Choose a companion novel and film. Study HOW (using the characteristics mentioned above) the adaptation brings the written work to life. Next Episode: Hooked From Page One, the importance of strong openings Full Show Notes are available on our website as well as free downloads mentioned in the episode. Authors Talking Bookish https://www.authorstalkingbookish.com Hope Gibbs, author of Where the Grass Grows Blue https://www.authorhopegibbs.com/ Donna Norman-Carbone, author of All That is Sacred & Of Lies and Honey https://www.donnanormancarbone.com If you found value in this content, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT and SHARE. Thank you

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