I've been writing an adaptation! (Frame Narrative and it’s on March 8-30, 2024 at The Old Fitz in Sydney.) Working with source material has changed some parts of my writing process. So I thought it could be useful to share what's been helpful along the way. I speak about: - The many kinds of adaptations: retellings, reimaginings, cover songs, fan fiction, prequels, sequels etc. - Bridging the gap between the source material and the liveness of theatre (or whatever form you write in.) - The relationship between form and content. - Using research to broaden your access points to the material and find new ideas and inspiration. - Imagine filtering a story through your voice and aesthetic like it’s a cover song. How does this particular story sound in your voice? - Marginalia and the long history of readers writing in the margins of books. - Working with the expectations audiences bring to a work when they know it’s an adaptation. Can you deliver on the expectations that open up possibilities, and subvert the ones that don’t. I reference: - G Flip’s cover of 'Cruel Summer' by Taylor Swift on triple j Like A Version - 'Like A Version and the art of making a cover song' by Madi Chwasta on ABC See Monument at Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre! By Emily Sheehan and directed by Ella Caldwell February 20 - March 10, 2024 Book now: https://www.redstitch.net/monument-2024 See Frame Narrative at The Old Fitz Theatre! By Emily Sheehan and directed by Lucy Clements March 8-30, 2024 Book now: https://www.oldfitztheatre.com.au/frame-narrative