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Movies Rich in Theme ~ City Slickers

Movies Rich in Theme ~ City Slickers

July 18, 2012

As we continue the topic of using universal themes in writing, I want to talk a little about universality. Having…

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Movies Rich in Theme ~ Babe

Movies Rich in Theme ~ Babe

July 11, 2012

As we’re exploring theme here, I want to add a little aside about symbols. Tying symbols in with a theme…

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Movies Rich in Theme ~ Nell

Movies Rich in Theme ~ Nell

July 4, 2012

Here’s an amazing movie. Brilliant on so many levels. The plot itself is wonderful and enough to drive the story….

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Movies Rich in Theme ~ Strictly Ballroom

Movies Rich in Theme ~ Strictly Ballroom

June 27, 2012

I can’t resist talking about my favorite movie–well, my entire family’s favorite movie. We have to get our fix, watching…

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Movies Rich in Theme ~ K-Pax

Movies Rich in Theme ~ K-Pax

June 20, 2012

Okay, got your popcorn? Today we’re going to look at the movie K-Pax–one of my favorites. Why do I love…

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Finding Themes in a Brainstorm

Finding Themes in a Brainstorm

June 13, 2012

Today we’re continuing with my favorite topic–themes. Some writing teachers believe theme is either intrinsic in your story or it’s not,…

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The Heart of Your Story ~ Theme

The Heart of Your Story ~ Theme

June 6, 2012

Time to dive into another big novel element that speaks directly to the heart of your story–and that’s what this…

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Do You CRAVE Success?

Do You CRAVE Success?

April 16, 2012

We’re going to take a look at success and your concept of it. If you can determine what kind of…

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To Dream, Perchance to Cry

To Dream, Perchance to Cry

April 9, 2012February 6, 2024

I think it’s a good thing to take a look at why you write. If you’re writing because you must,…

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