The Secret Job of a Subplot: Complicate Your Story
Subplots are an element of novel writing that is rarely discussed. Few writing instructors teach the techniques of crafting a…
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Theme in Fiction: 5 Tips and Pitfalls
Theme is the quiet but essential heartbeat that gives depth and meaning to narratives. It’s the invisible thread that weaves…
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3 Ways to Infuse Your Story with Theme
When you ask a fiction writer what her story is about, she will usually explain the plot. Yes, plot is…
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How Theme in Fiction Gets to the Heart of Your Characters
This is a reprint from 10 years ago, looking at one of my absolutely favorite movies. If you haven’t seen…
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Universal Themes That Can Be Found in Movies
Here’s another post I wrote ten years ago on theme. Enjoy! I can’t resist talking about my favorite movie—well, my…
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Theme That Mirrors Real Life
Today’s post is a reprint from 10 years ago. Theme is so important in a work of fiction, so dig…
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A Pig with a Thematic Purpose
Here’s another post on theme from 10 years ago. Theme is so important to your story, so I hope you…
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Getting “Slick” with Your Novel’s Theme
I thought, for fun, we might revisit some posts I wrote 10 years ago on theme. Enjoy! I want to…
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Digging to Find the Theme in Your Novel
When you ask a fiction writer what her story is about, she will usually explain the plot. Yes, plot is…
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