Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

novelize

verb
/ˈnɒv.ə.laɪz/
Definition
To convert a story, typically one that is not originally in narrative form, into a novel format.
Examples
  • She decided to novelize her experiences during the war into a captivating story.
  • The filmmaker’s team worked to novelize the screenplay to give it more depth.
Meaning
The act of taking a non-fiction work or a script and transforming it into a narrative text that reads like a novel.
Synonyms
  • Adapt
  • Transform
  • Convert
  • Rework