All things must come to an end. Today’s article is the final installment of my retelling series for September, and I’ve saved the best for last. Beauty and the Beast—you know it, you love it, but I’m willing to bet some of these you’ve never heard of. If you’re interested in writing your own retelling or picking out your next book, read on.
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September’s theme for JUVEN Press is retellings. In case you missed it, last week’s article went through five Cinderella retellings, BUT today’s article turns to Red Riding Hood retellings in all genres—the weird, the familiar, and the deep cuts. Treat this article as a charcuterie board for your writing inspiration, a survey of what’s out there. Knowing what’s been done before is the first step to writing your own. This article is the second of a four-part series this month, so keep an eye out for Rapunzel and Beauty and the Beast in the next two weeks.
Those who know me know how much I love reading a good retelling. I’ve always found the idea of cultures shaping around stories and writers bringing them to the present intriguing. So, almost a year ago, I decided that I would do it myself. Recently, I completed my first short story collection. It is a collection of six retellings of my country’s original legends, all set in the same magical world. Through endless evenings of brainstorming, investigating, drafting, and editing (so much editing), I learned a thing or two about retellings that I hope other writers find useful.
September’s theme for JUVEN Press is retellings, so strap in because this month we’re bringing you writing tips, book recommendations, and our own writing philosophies on retellings. Today’s article is a breakdown of 5 Cinderella retellings—some you know and others you don’t. We want to inspire you, so treat this article as a charcuterie board for your writing inspiration, an archaeological survey of what’s out there. Knowing what’s been done before is the first step to writing your own retelling! This article is the first of a four-part series this month, so keep an eye out for Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Beauty and the Beast in the next few weeks.
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