Hello. I’ve been a member of Stage 32 for a couple years, but never bothered to introduced myself… don’t know why. Shirley Strickland is my name and I write under a pen, S.R. Strickland. A novelist, storyteller and screenwriter. The screenplay I’m promoting is an adaptation of my historical fiction book, The Awakening of La Muse. Would love to touch base with writers who are also adapting their books for the screen. Happy New Year!
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Hi, S. R. Strickland. Happy New Year! Great to meet you. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. Producers, executives, directors, writers, and more. www.stage32.com/blog/the-importance-of-community-and-collaboration-in-th...
Stage 32's next Community Open House will be January 28th. It'll also help you make connections. You can sign up for free here: www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32s-january-2026-community-open...
I suggest adding a profile picture of yourself and a detailed bio to your profile. People will feel more comfortable networking and collaborating with you if they know what you look like. And if you have a picture, your profile will show up when someone searches for you. A detailed bio will help you build relationships/network on here. You could add things to your bio like why you became a novelist/storyteller/screenwriter, your accomplishments, your goals, and what novels, movies, and shows you like.
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S. R. Strickland I looked up the book and I love this. Add me here and DM me, maybe there some synergy!
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Hey @S.R. Strickland, it's great to meet you and welcome (back). I'm considering turning a novel I wrote into a screenplay, but I'm on the fence about it.
I love that cover art!
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Welcome! And congrats on coming out of the shadows and introducing yourself! this is a GrEAT please to meet others who are adapting their novels. Are you thinking feature, limited series, or ongoing series?
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Hi! G.R. Barnett here and I write under two pen names, R.G. Barnet or Rebecca Giselle however it depends entirely on the title of book I'm doing. I am adapting two of my novel series into TV shows currently. Nice to make your acquaintance!
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Hi S. R. Strickland, happy New Year and I’m really glad you finally stepped out from behind the curtain and introduced yourself. I’m Ashley, Head of Community here at Stage 32, and it’s lovely to meet you.
Adapting your own historical fiction novel for the screen is such a meaningful and challenging process, especially when you are protecting the soul of a story you already know inside and out. You are definitely not alone in that journey. You might really enjoy spending time in the Screenwriting Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting) and the Authoring Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/playwriting), where many members are actively adapting novels, memoirs, and other long-form work into screenplays and sharing lessons learned along the way.
If you are a writer and have not explored it yet, the Writers’ Room currently offers a free month, which can be a great way to get feedback, connect with other writers, and take advantage of live pitch practice and discussions with working industry professionals (https://www.stage32.com/writers-room/plans-vip).
When you are ready to think about positioning your adaptation, connecting with producers, or understanding next steps, the Success Team is a wonderful resource at (Success@Stage32.com).
I also want to invite you to our January 2026 Community Open House, which is completely free and designed to help both new and longtime members get more out of Stage 32 and make meaningful connections:
https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32s-january-2026-commun...
So glad you introduced yourself, Shirley. I hope you connect with fellow authors adapting their work and find this community as supportive and energizing as it has been for so many others.
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Thank you, Ashley for the greetings! So much information, I will take it all in.