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Retelling

Literary Natalie Haynes: On Inserting Human Depth Into an Epic Adventure

In this interview, author Natalie Haynes discusses taking on retelling a favorite myth with her new novel, No Friend to this House.

Robert Lee Brewer

Writing Techniques The Challenges and Opportunities of Writing a Retelling Georgia Leighton

Children's Once Upon a Twist: Writing Fresh Takes on Familiar Tales Patrick Horne

Horror Ivy Pochoda: On Reimagining Greek Tragedy as a Feminist Horror Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction 4 Top Tips for Writers Wanting to Reimagine Classic Myths and Legends Sam Davey

Young Adult Julia Drake: On Trusting Her Gut When Things Aren’t Working Robert Lee Brewer

Character The Specificity of Details: Creating a Fully Realized Character in a Work of Historical Fiction Danielle Teller

Science Fiction/Fantasy Kelsey Impicciche: On Using Social Media to Build Community Robert Lee Brewer

Writing Techniques Pushing the Boundaries to Redefine Retellings Pagan Alexandria

Write Better Fiction A. J. Hackwith: On the Fortitude of Little Dogs Robert Lee Brewer

Writing Techniques How to Draw Inspiration From Myths and Legends Emily Lloyd-Jones

Write Better Fiction Dawn Kurtagich: A Lot Can Be Said for Being Stubborn Robert Lee Brewer

Writing Techniques How to Write a Successful Retelling in Fiction Annie Cardi

Interviews Katie Cotugno: On Being Faithful to the Spirit of the Source Material Robert Lee Brewer

WD Podcasts Writer’s Digest Presents: Fan Fiction and Retellings (Podcast, Season 2, Episode 4)The Editors of Writer's Digest

Write Better Fiction Melodie Edwards: On the Art of a Solid Elevator Pitch Robert Lee Brewer

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