👉 In the context of creative writing, a retelling is an adaptation or reinterpretation of another work of literature, art, or other media. It involves rewriting or rearranging elements from the original text to create a new narrative that is distinct and engaging for the intended audience. For example, if you were to retell "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald using your own creative voice, you might rephrase some of the key themes and characters in a way that feels authentic to you