Hi Wayner Man,
Firstly, the process starts with understanding the essence of your novel. It would be helpful to know the genre, main themes, characters, and overall plot structure of your novel. Furthermore, any specific scenes, dialogues, or narrative arcs you feel strongly about preserving in the screenplay would also be valuable information. Next, it's essential to consider the length and structure of your novel. The general rule of thumb is that one page of a screenplay equates to roughly one minute of screen time, meaning a typical 120-page screenplay results in a 2-hour movie. Thus, condensing a 95,000-word novel into a script is a significant task that involves prioritizing key story elements, characters, and themes.
I believe it would be beneficial to delve deeper into the genre and overall narrative structure of your novel. By doing so, I will be able to capture the tone, pacing, and thematic elements of your story more effectively, thereby creating an adaptation that faithfully mirrors its source. Regarding options for screenplay adaptation, we could consider a feature film script, a mini-series, or a full-length TV series depending on the breadth and depth of your novel's plot and character arcs. Each format has its strengths and the choice will greatly depend on your vision and the story you wish to tell.
I am ready to arrange a meeting at your earliest convenience to discuss further.