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Retellings

Writing Techniques The Challenges and Opportunities of Writing a Retelling

Author Georgia Leighton shares the challenges and opportunities writers confront when writing a retelling of an existing story.

Georgia Leighton

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

Comics and Graphic Novels Writing for Kids: The Balancing Act of Fart Jokes and Difficult Topics Rex Ogle

Writing Techniques Threading Folklore Through Your Novel Allison Gunn

Writing Techniques Pushing the Boundaries to Redefine Retellings Pagan Alexandria

Writing Techniques Fracturing Fairy Tales to Jumpstart Your Writing Chris Grabenstein

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

Writing Techniques How to Retell a Myth in a Fresh Way R.M. Romero

Write Better Fiction 3 Things I Learned Writing Fairy Tale Adaptations Cynthia Pelayo

Write Better Fiction How to Bring the Funny: From Second City Classes to Novel Writing Melodie Edwards

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

Write Better Fiction Should Mythology Be Left Alone, or Do Retellings Serve a Purpose?Gourav Mohanty

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

Interviews Meg Shaffer: On Retelling Classic Children’s Stories for Adults Robert Lee Brewer

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

Writing Habits and Practices 4 Tips for Writing a Modern Retelling Nikki Payne

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