How to Write a Retelling–Indie E-Con 2018

Today is Fantasy Day for Indie E-Con, an online celebration of writing designed to connect readers with indie authors. In honor of the occasion, here are my thoughts on how to go about writing a good retelling of a myth, fairy tale, or other classic story. I have a smattering of experience in this area, so hopefully you burgeoning faerallel* authors out there will find my advice helpful!

These days, it seems like someone’s always retelling, rebooting, or re-imagining something. Whether it’s t...