Generating and Developing Theme in Your Novel
We’ve been examining the fourth crucial support of your novel—theme with a heart. I noted in these last two posts…
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Themes That Develop Organically in Your Novel
In the last two weeks we’ve begun discussing theme, the fourth key corner pillar of novel construction. I argued that…
Just What Is Theme in a Novel, Anyway?
We took an introductory look at theme last week, and saw how theme is what your story is really all…
Theme—What’s at the Heart of Your Story
In our exploration of the 12 key pillars of novel construction this year, we’ve first been delving deeply into what…
The Valuable Lessons Conflict Teaches Us
As we wrap up our look at the third corner pillar of novel construction—conflict with high stakes—I’d like to make…
A Look at Inner and Outer Conflict in Your Novel
We’re knee-deep in conflict (in our look at the four crucial corner pillars of novel construction). Let’s take some time…
Introducing Conflict into Your Story
The last few weeks we’ve been looking at the third corner pillar of novel construction: conflict with high stakes. Conflict…
Creating Believable High Stakes for Your Characters
Before I jump into the topic of inner and outer conflict, I’m going to share with you today what I…
The Secret to Crafting High Stakes
We’re looking at conflict in our fiction, and last week I touched a bit on this essential “corner pillar” of…
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