Children’s Screenplay Story Adaptation

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TypeFreelance project
LocationRemote
Posted54 minutes ago
I have a long, mixed-genre manuscript—part narrative fiction, part factual exposition—that I now want to reimagine for children. The goal is to break the bulk prose into a series of short, self-contained stories presented in proper screenplay format. While restructuring, the originality must stay intact: every key character should feel exactly as they do in the source, and the underlying themes that drive the book need to remain clear and engaging for a young audience.

Each mini-script should open with standard slug lines, concise scene descriptions, and age-appropriate dialogue. Action lines should be vivid yet simple enough for kids to follow, and any factual sections woven in must feel organic rather than didactic.

Deliverables:
• A collection of screenplay-formatted stories (PDF or Final Draft preferred)
• A brief synopsis for each piece outlining how characters and core themes are preserved
• A one-page style sheet defining recurring character traits, thematic cues, and tone to ensure consistency across scripts

I will review every script for fidelity to the original characters and themes, smooth pacing, and readability for children before sign-off.
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