What happened: Wet Ink, an unpublished novel by Abigail Avis, has attracted intense interest from six major production companies competing for TV adaptation rights. The story follows a housewife who uses Tupperware parties to secretly share erotic stories.
Why it matters:
- Highlights growing demand for female-authored works in TV and streaming industries
- Could influence future trends in adapting unpublished or niche novels for screen
MNN Take: The strong competition for Wet Ink's adaptation rights reflects a wider industry focus on diverse storytelling and untapped literary properties, even before publication.
Sources: Guardian UK