# Event Details - **Event Name**: Myths Remixed: How to Write Bold Retellings of Classic Tales - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Explore famous myth retellings from literature, film, and pop culture and why they continue to resonate with modern audiencesAbout this EventMyths Remixed: How to Write Bold Retellings of Classic Tales3-Hour Writing Workshop ProposalFor as long as humans have gathered around campfires, we’ve told myths. Greek epics, Arthurian legends, fairy tales, and even modern icons like James Bond and Marvel superheroes - all of them are stories we keep returning to because they help us understand ourselves and our world.But retelling a myth isn’t simply copying the original story. The best retellings bring something new to the conversation. In this workshop, author Betsy Ellor (Hera: Kingdom of Lies) guides writers through the art of transforming classic myths, legends, and folklore into compelling modern stories. Participants will learn how retellings work, what readers expect, and how to find the fresh angle that makes an old story feel new again.This interactive workshop combines discussion, craft lessons, and guided writing exercises designed to help participants begin, or strengthen, their own myth retelling projects.What We’ll Do Together- Explore famous myth retellings from literature, film, and pop culture and why they continue to resonate with modern audiences- Break down what makes successful retellings work- Examine how myths evolve as cultures reinterpret them.- Identify your personal connection to a myth and why it matters to your storytelling.- Look at the development of Hera: Kingdom of Lies as a real-world example of building a retelling from research and personal perspective.- Participate in guided writing exercises to find new angles on old mythsBy the End You’ll Leave With:- A clear understanding of how myth retellings work.- Strategies for choosing the right myth to retell.- Tools for finding the fresh angle that makes your version unique.- Pages of new writing generated during the workshop.- Inspiration to carry your project forward- Resources to help you on your journeyFor thousands of years, storytellers have been adding their voices to these stories. Now it’s your turn. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/0c1d80e0-22d3-11f1-8500-4f0c3b0bf48e-rimg-w1110-h740-dc17181b-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merrimac/myths-remixed-how-to-write-bold-retellings-of-classic-tales/100001985404421069 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, entertainment, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fmyths-remixed-how-to-write-bold-retellings-of-classic-tales-tickets-1985404421069 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 55, max: 55, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Merrimac - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Apollo Sunrise Center - **lat**: 42.83699259999999 - **long**: -71.02840909999999 - **full address**: Apollo Sunrise Center, 84 Birch Meadow Road, Merrimac, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Apollo Sunrise Center (https://allevents.in/org/apollo-sunrise-center/25360577) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/30be9d99228722b7e52007a5dfe9a57dfe6b7eebe0587234e367368c54c739ec-rimg-w1200-h800-dc16191a-gmir.jpg?v=1773869376 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f211652cdc9fb267820c62c43c6a4dfc0fa298d7beca27760b65df9ae4641537-rimg-w400-h400-dc16191a-gmir.jpg?v=1773869375 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Apollo Sunrise Center, 84 Birch Meadow Road, Merrimac, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 55 up to 55 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Apollo Sunrise Center - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** art, literary-art, workshops, entertainment, storytelling - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Myths Remixed: How to Write Bold Retellings of Classic Tales ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Myths Remixed: How to Write Bold Retellings of Classic Tales", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/30be9d99228722b7e52007a5dfe9a57dfe6b7eebe0587234e367368c54c739ec-rimg-w1200-h800-dc16191a-gmir.jpg?v=1773869376", "startDate": "2026-05-30T12:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-05-30T15:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/merrimac/myths-remixed-how-to-write-bold-retellings-of-classic-tales/100001985404421069", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Apollo Sunrise Center", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "84 Birch Meadow Road", "postalCode": "01860", "addressLocality": "Merrimac", "addressRegion": "MA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "42.83699259999999", "longitude": "-71.02840909999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Explore famous myth retellings from literature, film, and pop culture and why they continue to resonate with modern audiences", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-18", "availabilityEnds": "2026-05-30T15:00:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-18", "lowPrice": "55.00", "highPrice": "55.00", "price": "55.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/merrimac/myths-remixed-how-to-write-bold-retellings-of-classic-tales/100001985404421069" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-18", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-18", "url": "https://allevents.in/merrimac/myths-remixed-how-to-write-bold-retellings-of-classic-tales/100001985404421069", "price": "55.00", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Apollo Sunrise Center", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/apollo-sunrise-center/25360577", "description": "Apollo Sunrise Centeris a holistic wellness and spiritual retreat center dedicated to transformation, rejuvenation, and personal growth. 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