Twelve Questions to Determine the Themes of Your Writing Life
…clearer I could see those themes. And guess what? You – and all writers, for that matter – can also find themes in your writing life. It will requires you…
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Creating Discussion Questions Using Your Book’s Themes
…your book’s literary themes. Yes, knowing your book’s big ideas is key to creating a fantastic list of thought-provoking questions. Don’t worry if you haven’t thought about the themes before,…
The “Why” Behind Our Writing
…we’ve never touched on why certain themes creep into our stories. The reason for that “why” might be more simple than we think: The themes in our stories are often…
A Down and Dirty Guide to Short Form Fiction
…Stories I have always remembered how a literature teacher told me that short stories were intended to be read “in one sitting.” I’ve read some longish short stories that took…
Identifying a Novel’s Themes Using the Title and the Blurb
We usually need to read a novel in order to identify its themes. However, what if the title and the blurb (a.k.a. jacket copy) could suggest potential themes? It’s not…
Spooky Games for Scary Stories
…of horror stories, spooky stories, and paranormal adventure stories. The games offer a rich setting, multiple magic systems, and deep wells of lore. Creature Feature Both WoD and CofD offer…
A Short Story from the Slush to the Cover
…remember get passed to the next level.” What this tells us : Make our stories memorable, in a good way! Craft: “The last round of stories is usually 30-40 stories….
How Literary Themes Can Make Your Novels Better
…universal emotions, and the desires within each of us. The literary themes are what can leave your readers with a sense of wonder and pull them back for several rereads….
How Your Protagonist’s Motivations Influence Your Story’s Themes
…advice, telling stories, and apologizing for yelling at him. Step #4: Discover the Themes That Emerge from These Motivations Notice what happens as you use Step #3 to craft the…
Is There a Genre Best Suited to LGBTQ+ Stories? (And why is it historical fiction?)
…our writing strengths or weaknesses, and even our goals, by reading a story that ticks all these boxes. Stories—successful stories—within the historical fiction genre are especially effective at meeting these…
