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Ty Newydd: Fictionalising Mythology: Retelling, Reimagining, Reinventing
Mon 21 Sep 2026 to Fri 25 Sep 2026
What is a mythological retelling? Where do we draw the line? This course explores the art of fictionalising mythology – whether by retelling established myths, finding new stories hidden in the gaps, or using myth as a subtle undercurrent in entirely original narratives.
We’ll examine how writers balance respect for the source material with the creative license to reframe, modernise, or subvert it. Is there a canon? Are there lines we shouldn’t cross – or does myth, by its very nature, invite reinterpretation?
By the end of the course, you will have the tools to identify where myth can serve your stories – whether you’re writing direct retellings or simply drawing from mythic structure, symbolism, or archetype. Myth isn’t just something to retell – it’s something to converse with, reshape, and carry forward.
Tutors Claire North & Laura Shepperson, Guest Reader / Jennifer Saint (Digital)
Dates: Monday 21 - Friday 25 September 2026
Location: Ty Newydd, Llanystumdwy, Cricieth, Gwynedd, LL52 0LW
Cost: £775-£675
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Additional Information:
Location:
Gwynedd, Wales
Region(s):
Wales
Price:
£775-£675
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