In this episode we cover: 

• How to leverage folklore in your narrative
• Using folklore as the basis of a fictional story
• Translating folklore into modern story
• Incorporating folklore without appropriating cultures
• Famous works that draw from folklore and mythology

This week’s question is: what do you do for fun that isn’t reading, writing or work?

Recommendation of the week is: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

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