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Writing Techniques Why Is Literary Fan Fiction So Appealing? Asking ‘What If’ Questions About Your Favorite Classical Stories

Author Marian Yee asks why literary fan fiction is so appealing and focuses on specific “what if” questions to consider asking.

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

Write Better Fiction How to Draw Inspiration From Myths and Legends Emily Lloyd-Jones

Be Inspired 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

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