Many successful novels have been adapted for the screen and made into equally popular and often award-winning movies, including
The Silence of the Lambs, Apocalypse Now, No Country for Old Men, The Shining and
The Harry Potter and
The Lord of the Ring series. Adapting novels into screenplays is a challenging venture that requires learning and mastering this artful craft. There are many good resources on this subject, which you can find online and at bookstores.Here are three basic tips to keep in mind:
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