Writer Unleashed #46: What's the Theme of Your Story? And Why Does It Matter?
Apr 28, 2021
13:18
What is theme? And why does it matter to your story?
In today’s episode of Writer Unleashed, we’ll talk about what theme is, what it isn’t, and how to arrive at yours.
We'll explore:
- The common definition of theme that's keeping your story on the surface
- How to avoid off-the-rack themes that have no impact on readers
- How to create a useful thematic statement that focuses and unifies your story
- The best way to arrive at your story's theme
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