Themes for stories

Choosing themes for your stories or novels consciously gives you the focus you need to develop and enrich your character arcs. Learn more.

copyright 2008 by Gary L. Pullman The four primary elements of fiction are plot, character, setting, and theme. Associated with most of these is a cluster of related components: plot is divisible into exposition, inciting moment, rising action, turning point, falling action, moment of final suspense, and (depending upon whether the narrative is a comedy or a tragedy) resolution or catastrophe. Of course, all plots are also derived from, and developed upon, conflict. Likewise, setting is not…

While structure and prose are essential to a successful story, often a story’s true soul is found in a less obvious element of the writing craft; theme. Your story’s theme is rooted in more than perfectly timed story beats and fancy words, because it’s about the cohesive feel and energy of your novel. Ultimately, this theme is what makes your story feel real. #theme #novelwriting

Transcript - 5 Ingredients in Character Arcs The TRUTH: What your story is about; the theme. What the character has to learn. The LIE: T...

The writing world has a boundless variety of themes to explore — but this story themes list offers 100+. So take a look, and take your pick.

Let's talk about the elements of story. What specific elements do succesful stories have in common? And, what elements do you want in your story?

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